How to use new Aadhaar portal for authentication: Steps, things to keep in mind and more

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched a new Aadhaar authentication portal, swik.meity.gov.in, following the notification of the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025. The portal aims to enhance ease of living by allowing government and non-government entities to utilize Aadhaar authentication for delivering public interest services.

Registration – Visit the portal and register as an authentication-seeking entity.

Application Submission – Submit a proposal for Aadhaar authentication, specifying the intended purpose.

Approval Process – UIDAI reviews and approves applications based on compliance with regulations.

Integration – Approved entities integrate Aadhaar authentication into their services.

Implementation – The service is made available for residents, allowing seamless authentication.

Eligibility – Both government and private entities, including hospitality, healthcare, e-commerce, credit rating agencies, and educational institutions, can apply.

Purpose restriction – Authentication must be used for public interest services, including innovation, knowledge dissemination, and ease of living.

Data protection – Entities must comply with Aadhaar Act guidelines to ensure user data security.

Face authentication integration – Private entities may incorporate face authentication into their apps for easier verification.

The amendment expands Aadhaar authentication beyond government departments, allowing a wider range of sectors to offer services with Aadhaar-based verification. The initiative aims to improve transparency, enhance resident-centric services, and reduce service delivery friction.