No Aadhar centre needed to update email ID, says UIDAI
UIDAI has enabled residents to add or update their Aadhaar-linked email ID through the Aadhaar App. The change waives the usual fee for six months and cuts the need for centre visits.
Updating your Aadhaar details has become easier than ever. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new feature that allows residents to add or update their email ID directly through the Aadhaar App, removing the need to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
The service became available from July 1, 2026, and is being offered free of cost for six months, making it more convenient for users to keep their Aadhaar records up to date.
WHAT HAS CHANGED?
Until now, anyone who wanted to add or update their email ID linked to Aadhaar had to visit an Aadhaar enrolment or update centre. With the latest update, this process can now be completed digitally through the official Aadhaar App.
The move is aimed at making Aadhaar services more accessible while reducing the need for physical visits to service centres.
FREE SERVICE FOR SIX MONTHS
UIDAI has waived the usual Rs 75 fee for updating an email ID through the Aadhaar App.
The waiver is valid from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. During this period, users can update or add their email address without paying any charges, provided they use the official Aadhaar App.
WHY LINK AN EMAIL ID TO AADHAAR?
A registered email ID helps users receive important updates related to their Aadhaar account. Some of the key benefits include:
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Notifications related to Aadhaar services
Authentication and verification alerts
Easier communication from UIDAI
Improved account recovery and security
Keeping contact details updated also helps ensure that users do not miss important Aadhaar-related communications.
HOW TO UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ID
To update your email ID through the Aadhaar App:
Download or open the official Aadhaar App.
Log in using the required authentication.
Select the option to add or update your email ID.
Enter your new email address.
Complete the verification process by following the on-screen instructions.
Submit the request.
Once verified, your updated email ID will be linked to your Aadhaar.
STRONG EARLY RESPONSE
The new feature has received an encouraging response from users. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, more than 2.5 lakh email updates were recorded within the first two days of the service going live.
A STEP TOWARDS DIGITAL INDIA
The introduction of online email updates is part of UIDAI's broader effort to simplify Aadhaar services and improve the digital experience for residents. By enabling more services through the Aadhaar App, the authority aims to make identity management faster, more convenient, and less dependent on physical service centres.
Updating your Aadhaar details has become easier than ever. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new feature that allows residents to add or update their email ID directly through the Aadhaar App, removing the need to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
The service became available from July 1, 2026, and is being offered free of cost for six months, making it more convenient for users to keep their Aadhaar records up to date.
WHAT HAS CHANGED?
Until now, anyone who wanted to add or update their email ID linked to Aadhaar had to visit an Aadhaar enrolment or update centre. With the latest update, this process can now be completed digitally through the official Aadhaar App.
The move is aimed at making Aadhaar services more accessible while reducing the need for physical visits to service centres.
FREE SERVICE FOR SIX MONTHS
UIDAI has waived the usual Rs 75 fee for updating an email ID through the Aadhaar App.
The waiver is valid from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. During this period, users can update or add their email address without paying any charges, provided they use the official Aadhaar App.
WHY LINK AN EMAIL ID TO AADHAAR?
A registered email ID helps users receive important updates related to their Aadhaar account. Some of the key benefits include:
Notifications related to Aadhaar services
Authentication and verification alerts
Easier communication from UIDAI
Improved account recovery and security
Keeping contact details updated also helps ensure that users do not miss important Aadhaar-related communications.
HOW TO UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ID
To update your email ID through the Aadhaar App:
Download or open the official Aadhaar App.
Log in using the required authentication.
Select the option to add or update your email ID.
Enter your new email address.
Complete the verification process by following the on-screen instructions.
Submit the request.
Once verified, your updated email ID will be linked to your Aadhaar.
STRONG EARLY RESPONSE
The new feature has received an encouraging response from users. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, more than 2.5 lakh email updates were recorded within the first two days of the service going live.
A STEP TOWARDS DIGITAL INDIA
The introduction of online email updates is part of UIDAI's broader effort to simplify Aadhaar services and improve the digital experience for residents. By enabling more services through the Aadhaar App, the authority aims to make identity management faster, more convenient, and less dependent on physical service centres.
