Downloading and updating Aadhaar card becomes easy, know the method

Today, nothing is more important than Aadhar Card for your identity. In such a situation, you often need Aadhar number or Aadhar card. Many times it happens that you have to download your Aadhar card from the Aadhar website. In such a situation, OTP is required which is sent through SMS to your registered mobile number. You can download your Aadhar card only by using OTP.

OTP is also required to update information related to Aadhaar card. This is also sent to the mobile number registered with the Aadhar card. Now Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has started a new service.

To update any information or download the Aadhaar card, the user has to wait for the OTP. TOTP (Time Based OTP) will get rid of this. It has also been told that in the coming time, all the services of Aadhaar related to OTP will be migrated to TOTP. Now the question in your mind will be that what is this TOTP? And how does it work?

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Time Based OTP is a dynamic password available on the mAadhaar app. This is same as OTP. But it is not sent through SMS and you will get it on the mAadhaar app. TOTP is valid only for 30 seconds. As soon as the time expires, a new TOTP becomes available.

What is the use of TOTP?
You can use TOTP to download and make changes in Aadhaar card. To generate TOTP, you have to first download the mAadhaar app on your smartphone. This app is available on Google Play Store. Follow this process for this…

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1. You have to go to Google Play Store and download the mAadhaar app.
2. Download this app on the same phone in which you are using the mobile registered with Aadhaar. Because the app has automatic verification through SMS.
3. After this your mAadhaar app will be activated. Here you will be asked to create a password. You follow the instructions and create a password.
4. After this you register your Aadhar card. As soon as you enter your Aadhaar number. Your Aadhar card will appear on this app. Here you will see TOTP below the card.
5. As soon as you tap on TOTP. You will see an 8 digit password. This password will be valid only for 30 seconds. As time expires a new TOTP will be generated.

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Now whenever you want to download your card or update any information from the Aadhaar website. During this time the TOTP visible on the smartphone can be used.

Do You Have TOTP radio button is active on the Aadhaar card download page. Similar is the case on Aadhaar’s self-service website also. Before updating here you are asked for Aadhaar number. Then the system of TOTP along with OTP has been activated.