Changing Your Aadhaar-Linked Mobile Number? Here is the Step-by-Step Guide Using the New App

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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has released a new Aadhaar app that lets you change your mobile number digitally. It uses new Face Authentication technology to verify your identity.


This update helps millions of people manage their online identity easily. You can now fix your records from your smartphone. This is a major step in making digital services faster for everyone.

Digital Identity Gets a Face-Lift with AI Verification

The new app changes the identity verification process. Previously, users had to visit an Aadhaar center for fingerprint scans, but now the app uses a phone camera to scan your face. It compares your live face to the photo in the Aadhaar database, thus ensuring safe access to your personal details.

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Bhuvnesh Kumar, CEO of UIDAI, as reported by The Hindu, said, "Mobile number update can be done now on the Aadhaar app without going to a centre. The facility of address update is already available but it has been built into this also…"


The steps are simple to follow. You just need to log in to the app, choose the mobile update option, type your new phone number, and follow the prompts to scan your face. This ‘live’ check basically prevents identity theft and also saves people from waiting in long lines at crowded offices.

How to Update Mobile Number in Aadhaar Card Online: Fees and Timelines

The update requires a small one-time fee. According to reports from India Today, the fee is Rs. 75. You can pay this through the app using UPI or a debit card. The change does not happen instantly. The UIDAI systems must check your face data one more time. It usually takes 15 to 30 days for the new number to show up in the system. 

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This update is very helpful for senior citizens, as it also helps Indians living in other countries. These user groups often find it hard to visit a physical office. They can now update their information from any location. The app marks the start of a new way to handle digital identity. We may be moving toward a future where these enhancements make life easier while ensuring data security.