How to Link Aadhaar Card to Email ID

Today, Aadhaar is linked with almost everything, from bank accounts and UPI to PAN, subsidies, and digital KYC. But many users still haven’t added their email ID to their Aadhaar profile, which can create problems later. Your registered email address is where you receive important alerts, such as OTPs, update confirmations, and security notifications, whenever your Aadhaar is used. It also helps in tracking changes, verifying requests, and staying protected from misuse.

In digital banking, having an updated email with Aadhaar is no longer optional. It is a basic hygiene for your financial identity. In this blog, we will quickly show you how to link Aadhaar with email ID in the easiest way, so you can stay compliant, informed, and stress-free with all your digital services.

1. UIDAI website

   • Visit the official UIDAI portal to book an appointment for an offline visit to the Aadhaar Seva Kendra
   • Go to the ‘My Aadhaar’ and select the ‘Book an Appointment’ option under ‘Get Aadhaar’
   • Select City/Location and click the ‘Proceed to Book Appointment’ section
   • Log in to the appointment portal via OTP authentication (‘With Mobile OTP’)
   • Enter your name, mobile number, and security captcha code, and click on the ‘Send OTP’ button
   • Provide Aadhaar details and select the time and date for the appointment
   • Next, visit the Aadhaar Seva Kendra to link Aadhaar with email

2. Aadhaar Seva Kendra

   • Visit the Aadhaar Seva Kendra on the scheduled date and time as per the online appointment, or walk in directly to the centre
   • Download the 'Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Form' online or obtain the same offline at the centre
   • Fill in the mandatory fields across the form
   • Select ‘Email’ under the ‘For update, additional information’ section, and enter the email you want to link with your Aadhaar
   • Submit the form to the officials and pay the mentioned service fees
   • You will receive an acknowledgement slip with a URN (Update Request Number) to check the status of the Aadhaar email update

How to verify an email ID is linked to the Aadhaar online?

• Visit the official UIDAI website
• Go to the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab and select the ‘Verify Email/Mobile Number’ option under the Aadhaar services section
• Select ‘Verify Email Address’
• Enter your Aadhaar number, email address, and security captcha code, and submit
• Enter the OTP received at your email address
• You will receive an ‘Aadhaar Authentication Successful’ confirmation on your email ID

What is the benefit of linking an Aadhaar card to an email ID?

Linking your 12-digit unique identification number card with your email ID can help you receive confirmation for changes, such as address or mobile number, directly in your inbox. You can also receive alert notifications for Aadhaar authentication and use your email-linked Aadhaar for seamless e-verification on banking, investment, and government portals. If your Aadhaar card is lost or stolen, your email ID can serve as an additional layer of security and help you quickly spot any fraudulent activity.

Also Read: How to Link Aadhaar Card with Mobile Number Online & Offline

While the Aadhaar card is a primary identity document for many services, keeping your email address updated makes digital interactions smoother and more secure. To link email to Aadhaar, simply book an appointment on the official UIDAI website or visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra directly. After submitting the enrolment/update form, you can track the status online using your URN. The process is quick, easy, and helps safeguard your identity for future use.

Also Read: How to Link Aadhaar Number with Bank Account Online

Frequently asked questions

1. Is it mandatory to provide a phone number or email ID for Aadhaar enrolment?

   No, it is not mandatory to provide a mobile number or email ID for Aadhaar enrolment of Resident Indian. However, email is mandatory for Non-Resident Indians (NRI) and Resident Foreign National.

2. Why should I link my email ID with my Aadhaar card?

   Linking your email ID with your Aadhaar card helps you receive timely updates. It also lets you access Aadhaar-based services securely through OTP verification.

3. Is it possible to link email to Aadhaar multiple times?

   You can update your email ID as many times as needed by visiting the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra or potentially through the UIDAI portal if it's linked to your Aadhaar for OTPs.

4. Can I update email ID in Aadhaar online?

   You can book your Aadhaar update email appointment from the official UIDAI website and visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra to fill and submit the application form.

5. Is Aadhaar email linking available for children (minor Aadhar holders)?

   Yes, minors can link an email to Aadhaar. A parent or guardian must authenticate and give consent by signing the enrolment/update form at the Aadhaar Seva Kendra.