How to Download Aadhaar Card Online – Easy Step-by-Step Guide

How to Download Aadhaar Card Online – Easy Step-by-Step Guide . adhaar is an essential identity document issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). If you have lost your Aadhaar card or need a digital copy, you can easily download it online using your Aadhaar number, Enrollment ID (EID), or Virtual ID (VID).

In this guide, we will explain how to download your Aadhaar card step by step.

📌 Why Download e-Aadhaar?

✅ Instant Access: Download your Aadhaar anytime, anywhere.
✅ Valid for All Purposes: e-Aadhaar is legally equivalent to a physical Aadhaar card.
✅ Secure & Private: You can download a Masked Aadhaar to hide sensitive information.

 

📌 Methods to Download Aadhaar Card Online

You can download an e-Aadhaar card using the following methods:
✔ By Aadhaar Number
✔ By Enrollment ID (EID)
✔ By Virtual ID (VID)
✔ By Name and Date of Birth
✔ Using the mAadhaar Mobile App

Let’s go through each method in detail.

 

📌 Method 1: Download Aadhaar Using Aadhaar Number

If you have your 12-digit Aadhaar number, follow these steps:

✅ Step 1: Visit the UIDAI Website

🔹 Open your browser and go to https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in

✅ Step 2: Enter Aadhaar Details

🔹 Click “Download Aadhaar”
🔹 Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha code
🔹 Choose “Masked Aadhaar” (optional)

✅ Step 3: Verify with OTP

🔹 Click “Send OTP”
🔹 Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number
🔹 Click “Verify & Download”

✅ Step 4: Open the Downloaded PDF

🔹 Your Aadhaar card will be downloaded in PDF format
🔹 The password to open the file is the first 4 letters of your name (in CAPITAL) + birth year

🔹 Example:
✔ Name: Rohan Kumar
✔ Birth Year: 1994
✔ Aadhaar PDF Password: ROHA1994

Method 2: Download Aadhaar Using Enrollment ID (EID)

If you don’t have your Aadhaar number, use your Enrollment ID (EID).

🔹 Visit https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
🔹 Click “Download Aadhaar” and select EID
🔹 Enter your Enrollment ID, Date & Time, and Captcha
🔹 Click “Send OTP”, verify, and download your Aadhaar

📌 Method 3: Download Aadhaar Using Virtual ID (VID)

A Virtual ID (VID) is a temporary 16-digit number linked to your Aadhaar for security.

🔹 Generate a VID from the UIDAI website
🔹 Visit https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in
🔹 Select Virtual ID (VID) and enter details
🔹 Verify with OTP and download your Aadhaar.

📌 Important Links
Download Aadhaar	Click Here
Check Aadhaar Status	Click Here
mAadhaar App Download: Android | iOS	Click Here
Telegram Page	Click Here
Whatsapp Channel	Click Here

 

📌 FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

1️⃣ What is the password to open the Aadhaar PDF?

📌 The password is the first 4 letters of your name (in CAPITAL) + your birth year

2️⃣ Is e-Aadhaar valid?

📌 Yes, an e-Aadhaar is equally valid as a physical Aadhaar card.

3️⃣ Can I download Aadhaar without a registered mobile number?

📌 No, a registered mobile number is required for OTP verification.

4️⃣ How many times can I download Aadhaar?

📌 Unlimited times from the UIDAI website.

5️⃣What is a Masked Aadhaar? 

📌 A Masked Aadhaar hides the first 8 digits for privacy and security.