Aadhaar cards can now be accessed from WhatsApp. The most important document for every Indian is now more accessible than ever. Government of India has now enabled the option for option to access their Aadhaar Card on WhatsApp using the My Gov Helpdesk Chatbot. Prior to this feature individuals used other platforms to digitally store and access their Aadhar Cards. These include Digilocker and UIDAI portal.
The Aadhaar card is required for government services, financial tasks, and everyday verification. This integration allows users to securely download Aadhaar and other key documents without installing additional apps. What things are needed to download your Aadhaar card via WhatsApp?
How to download Aadhaar Card using WhatsApp: Individuals need the following
A registered mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
An active DigiLocker account (if not, it can be created on the DigiLocker website or app).
The official MyGov Helpdesk WhatsApp number: +91-9013151515 saved on your phone.
Step-by-step guide to download Aadhaar using WhatsApp
Step 1 Save +91-9013151515 as “MyGov Helpdesk” in your contacts.
Step 2 Open WhatsApp and start a chat with this contact.
Step 3 Type “Namaste” or “Hi” to begin.
Step 4 Select “DigiLocker Services” when prompted.
Step 5 Confirm whether you already have a DigiLocker account. If not, create one before proceeding.
Step 6 Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number for authentication.
Step 7 You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number; enter it in the chat.
Step 8 Once verified, the chatbot will display the list of documents available in your DigiLocker.
Step 9 Choose Aadhaar from the list by typing the corresponding number.
Step 10 Your Aadhaar card will be delivered in PDF format in the WhatsApp chat.
Only one document can be downloaded at a time, and only those already issued in DigiLocker will be available. If your Aadhaar or other documents are not linked, you can update them on the DigiLocker website or app, after which they can also be accessed on WhatsApp.
