How to Download Aadhaar Card on WhatsApp: Step-by-Step Guide

The Aadhaar card is one of the two main essential documents for Indian citizens, making it possible to have one most popularly downloaded directly via WhatsApp. In order to let users access their details from the Aadhaar or other essential documents securely, the Government of India, through integration of the MyGov Helpdesk Chatbot with WhatsApp, has offered this option so that users do not a have to use the UIDAI portal or DigiLocker app alone.

A basic need of everyday life has therefore been put within the reach of more and more citizens, such as bank services and identification.

What You Need Before Downloading Aadhaar on WhatsApp

• Mobile number linked to your Aadhaar
• Active DigiLocker account (can be created using the DigiLocker website or app if you do not already have one)
• Ensure that the said WhatsApp number +91-9013151515 is saved.

Step-by-Step Guide to Download Aadhaar on WhatsApp

Step 1: Save +91-9013151515 as a contact with the name "MyGov Helpdesk".

Step 2: Now open WhatsApp and start a chat with this particular contact.

Step 3: Type "Hi" or "Namaste" to initiate the process.

Step 4: Selecting the "DigiLocker Services" option from the menu.

Step 5: Confirm whether you already have a DigiLocker account; if not, you will need to create an account first.

Step 6: Entering your 12-digit Aadhaar number for authentication.

Step 7: Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

Step 8: The chatbot will then display all the documents available in your DigiLocker.

Step 9: Select Aadhaar by entering the number next to it from the options shown.

Step 10: The Aadhaar card PDF will be instantly delivered to your WhatsApp chat.

Important Notes

Only one document can be downloaded at a time.

Documents must already be linked to DigiLocker to get listed here.

In case Aadhaar or other IDs are not visible, you can update these through the DigiLocker website or app before you begin accessing them from WhatsApp.

This integration therefore turns out to be an extremely fast, easy, and secure mechanism for Aadhaar access by millions of citizens.