No need to queue up to update your email ID anymore; get it done for free from the comfort of your home.

Aadhaar Email Update: You no longer need to stand in long lines to update your email ID in your Aadhaar. Find out how you can complete this task in minutes, for free, from home using the Aadhaar App.

Aadhaar Email Update: If you have ever waited for hours in a queue just to update a small detail in your Aadhaar, this news brings you relief. You no longer need to visit an Aadhaar center to add or change the email ID linked to your Aadhaar. You can now do this from your mobile phone, right from home, and completely free of charge.

UIDAI launched this new feature on its official Aadhaar App on July 1, 2026. The aim is to save people's time and make Aadhaar more secure than ever. The good news is that this feature has been enthusiastically embraced by the public; within just two days of its launch, over 2.5 lakh people updated their email IDs.

Why visit an Aadhaar center repeatedly?

If your email ID has changed or isn't linked to your Aadhaar yet, there is no need to worry. You simply need to download the latest version of the Aadhaar App on your phone. Then, select the 'Email Update' option within the app, enter your new email ID, and follow the given steps. The entire process can be completed in just a few minutes from the comfort of your home.

What are the benefits of linking an email ID?