With the new Aadhaar app, you can now selectively share only the Aadhaar details you want, whether it's your name or photo. This selective sharing feature significantly reduces the risk of Aadhaar misuse. Let's learn how you can use this easy and useful feature step-by-step.

With the arrival of the new Aadhaar app, you can now keep your personal details even safer. You no longer need to provide your entire Aadhaar card to anyone. Now it's in your hands which details you want to share with the other person, whether it's your name, photo, or any other detail. This will not only protect your privacy but also reduce the risk of misuse of your Aadhaar details.

The good news is that you no longer have to carry your Aadhaar card with you or worry about scanning a physical copy. Let us explain in simple steps how to use this selective share feature of the new Aadhaar app.

How to share data selectively using the new Aadhaar app?

• First, download and install the new Aadhaar app on your phone.
• After the app is installed, open it on your Android or iOS device.
• Now complete the registration using your Aadhaar number, mobile number, and Face ID.
• After registration, select the Selective Share option from the options displayed on the screen.
• Then decide which details you want to share and tap on Share Custom ID.
• Now you will see only the Aadhaar details on the screen that you have chosen to share.
• If you want to add or remove any information, tap on the back arrow in the upper left corner, make the necessary changes, and click on Share Custom ID again.
• Once all the selected details look correct, press the Share button to proceed.
• Now choose the sharing method, such as WhatsApp, message, email, or any other option. Next, enter the details of the person you want to send the information to and tap the Send button.
• It's important to note that the Aadhaar information shared using this method is sent in ZIP format.

Advantages of using the selective sharing feature in the new Aadhaar app:

• This new feature helps protect your personal details from being unnecessarily exposed, as the app allows you to decide which details to share.
• Selective sharing significantly reduces the risk of your complete Aadhaar data being saved or misused by third parties.
• There is no longer a need to provide a photocopy of your Aadhaar card or share its photo/scan.