The Aadhaar card is an essential ID for Indian citizens, widely used for government documentation and banking purposes. With digitalization, Aadhaar has also gone online, allowing you to manage it easily. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) offers two digital platforms for Aadhaar-related services: mAadhaar and MyAadhaar. Both platforms serve Aadhaar-related needs, but each is designed for different user requirements. Here, we’ll explore the functions and importance of each platform in detail.
Differences between mAadhaar and MyAadhaar
Let us tell you that mAadhaar is a mobile app that helps users access and manage their Aadhaar data on the go. Talking about MyAadhaar, the official website of UIDAI provides many online services for Aadhaar update, download and verification. Now the question arises what is the difference between the two sites and how should it be used?
mAadhaar is a mobile-based application for Android or iOS smartphones. Whereas MyAadhaar is a login-based portal. Where Aadhaar number holders can use Aadhaar-based online services. In such a situation, you can update your Aadhaar by logging in from a mobile phone, laptop and even tab.
Benefits of mAadhaar
With the help of mAadhaar, you can get information related to Aadhaar anywhere and anytime in just one tap. You always have a digital version of your Aadhaar card with you. It can be easily logged in through OTP (One-Time Password).
In this app, you have the option to lock and unlock your Aadhaar number. Through this app, you can easily update your mobile number.
Benefits of MyAadhaar
Using MyAadhaar Portal, you can use all the important services related to Aadhaar. Let us tell you that this is the official UIDAI website (https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/) which you can use online.