- By Alex David
- Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:44 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Aadhaar has become one of the most critical identity documents for every Indian; one needs it for everything, be it opening a bank account or getting a new SIM card. Understanding its growing importance, the Unique Identification Authority of India has developed a secure way to enable everyone to access their Aadhaar via WhatsApp for which one does not need an Internet connection, only a registered mobile number.
The government officially has added a feature in the MyGov helpdesk’s chatbot to allow people to instantly download a secure digital copy of their Aadhaar card with a password. It is the DigiLocker integration process that ensures all data remains encrypted and accessible only to the rightful owner.
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Aadhaar on WhatsApp: What You’ll Need
Before you can download your Aadhaar via WhatsApp, ensure that you have
- A mobile number linked with your Aadhaar
- An active DigiLocker Account, (if you don’t have one, you can create it easily at digilocker.gov.in)
- And the official MyGov helpdesk no. saved on your phone +91-9013151515.
Step-by-Step: How to Download Aadhaar via WhatsApp
Here’s how you can securely get your Aadhaar card within minutes:
- Save +919013151515: the MyGov helpdesk number in your contact list.
- Open WhatsApp and send a “Hi” to start the chat.
- When asked, you must select “DigiLocker Services.”
- Then confirm if you have an account.
- The account is verified by entering the OTP sent to your mobile no. registered with Aadhaar.
- Once verified, the chatbot will show you a list of all documents linked to your DigiLocker account.
- Select Aadhaar from the list, and your digital Aadhaar card will be sent directly to your WhatsApp chat in PDF format.
PDF documents will typically be password protected using a password that includes the initial four letters of your name in capitals followed by your birth year (for example RAHU1992).
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Important Details to Remember
- You can download only one document at a time through the chatbot.
- The chatbot will only show documents that are already available in your DigiLocker.
- If your Aadhaar and other documents haven't been linked yet, or your account needs updating/synchronising via the DigiLocker app/website before trying again, you must update or sync them via DigiLocker before trying again.
- This service is completely free and works 24/7 on both Android and iOS devices.
Conclusion
UIDAI has provided everyone with a secure, fast, and convenient path to access their AADHAR. Instead of time-consuming trips to centres or access via websites, it now takes barely seconds through a secure and government-vetted source. Truth is privacy and avoidability are ensured through DigiLocker based encryption, ensuring no fraud can be committed through the app. Downloading the Aadhar through WhatsApp is another remarkable step in India’s persuasion of digital governance and citizens’ ease. Due to DigiLocker, the Aadhar services are right in front, and one’s hands are continuously ready to view and provide one’s verified identity records securely.