Arattai app gets Aadhaar-based ID verification for user privacy: Know more
Last Updated: 2026-07-29 12:08:20
Arattai, the India-based messaging app from Zoho now supports Aadhaar-based user verification for better privacy. The WhatsApp rival in the market has pitched itself as a more rounded platform but continues with its push to make more users switch from the Meta-owned app in the country.
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Arattai app adds Aadhaar-based ID verification.- Verification is optional to reduce impersonation.
- App also adds end-to-end encryption & chat backup.
The company says Aadhaar verification will allow Arattai to reduce impersonation which is a big issue across most social media platforms. The update also comes on the back of WhatsApp bringing usernames which have courted concerns and criticism across the board, including the Indian government.
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What Aadhaar does for Arattai app
Aadhaar is the base ID document for billions in the country. Arattai app using its verification setup allows the platform to make sure that genuine users sign up and don’t impersonate others. The new method will remain optional and the company assures it does not store any Aadhaar data.
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Aadhaar has become the go-to verification process for telecom operators in the country. The eKYC method has made it easy for people to quickly get SIM cards registered on their name for activation. Arattai app using Aadhaar linkage to make its platform secure is also part of that focus.
How Arattai app uses Aadhaar for verification
Aadhaar verification on Arattai app allows users to receive messages from verified accounts and keep the spam messages out of their inbox. The ID method works on Arattai across all platforms; iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac.
Arattai app users can get verified using Aadhaar by following these steps:
- Go to profile settings
- Select ‘Get Verified’
- Tap on Verified with Aadhaar
Once your profile is verified with the Aadhaar ID details, you will see a green badge next to the profile. The app already has a verified blue coloured badge and this optional version is available for those using Aadhaar-based ID checks.
More security for Arattai users
Aadhaar is not the only new option coming to Arattai users this week. End-to-end encryption is now available for individual chats and you can backup chats on Google Drive or iCloud and encrypt it with a password or recovery mode.
The app also lets you hide phone numbers from unknown contacts which is useful when chatting with businesses. And finally you have the option to schedule meetings with waiting rooms set up and have screen security enabled while you switch between screens.