The new Aadhaar app lets you choose specific details like name or photo instead of sharing the full Aadhaar card.
Selective sharing reduces the risk of misuse and prevents unnecessary exposure of personal data.
You can securely share Aadhaar details digitally without carrying, scanning, or photocopying the card.
Sharing personal information can feel risky, but the new Aadhaar app makes it simple to control what you share. Rather than sharing your entire Aadhaar card, you can now select the information you want to share with others. Whether it is your name, picture, or other details, the app enables you to share only what is required. This not only safeguards your privacy but also prevents misuse of your Aadhaar card details, which you no longer have to carry or scan physically. This guide will walk you through the easy steps on how to use the new Aadhaar app’s selective share feature.
How to selective share data using the new Aadhaar app
If you wish to share selective details of your Aadhaar card, then all you need to do is follow the easy steps below:
Download and install the new Aadhaar app.
Launch the new Aadhar app on your Android or iOS device.
Register using your Aadhaar number, mobile number and face ID.
Press the Selective Share button from the available options.
Choose the details you want to share, and once done, press the Share Custom ID button.
Now, you’ll be able to see all the Aadhaar details that you’ve selected to share.
If you wish to add or remove any details, you can hit the back arrow on the top left corner of the screen, make the necessary edits and hit the Share Custom ID button.
If the selected items are correct, proceed by pressing the Share button.
Select a method to share the details, such as WhatsApp, Messages, Mail, or any other option.
Once selected, enter the recipient’s details and tap the Send button to share the Aadhaar information.
One thing to keep in mind is that the information you share using this method is shared in a ZIP format.
Benefits of using selective share with the new Aadhaar app
Some of the key benefits of using selective share are as follows:
The new feature helps in preventing unnecessary exposure of personal data. As the new app allows you to choose exactly which details to share (e.g., name or photo).
Selective share also reduces the risk of data misuse or storage of your full Aadhaar details by third parties.
Eliminates the need for photocopies or sharing images or scanned copies of the Aadhaar card, which are too revealing.
Bhaskar is a senior copy editor at Digit India, where he simplifies complex tech topics across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and emerging consumer tech. His work has appeared in iGeeksBlog, GuidingTech, and other publications, and he previously served as an assistant editor at TechBloat and TechReloaded. A B.Tech graduate and full-time tech writer, he is known for clear, practical guides and explainers.