UIDAI launches Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at Global Fintech Fest 2026
On 9 September 2026, UIDAI launched an Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at Global Fintech Fest 2026, letting apps run face authentication without switching to a separate app.
Summary
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK (Software Development Kit) and Aadhaar Face Authentication Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 on 9 September 2026. The SDK brings UIDAI's face authentication directly into native Android and iOS apps, removing the need to switch between applications, and includes AI/ML-based liveness and anti-spoofing checks and encryption of authentication data. It is meant to help banks, fintechs and government departments use Aadhaar face authentication, including for RBI-mandated multi-factor authentication. The Sandbox gives organisations a controlled environment to test the full face authentication journey before going live.
Key facts
- Launched
- 9 Sep 2026, Global Fintech Fest 2026
- By
- UIDAI
- SDK
- Face authentication inside native Android/iOS apps; single-app experience
- Security
- AI/ML liveness and anti-spoofing; encrypted data
- Use case
- BFSI — RBI-mandated multi-factor authentication
- Sandbox
- Test full journey before production
Practice MCQs 2 questions
At which event did UIDAI launch the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox on 9 September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Global Fintech Fest 2026
UIDAI launched the SDK and Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest 2026.
What is the main user benefit of the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK launched by UIDAI in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — It lets apps run face authentication inside their own app without switching applications
The SDK brings face authentication into native Android and iOS apps, giving a single-app experience; consent remains part of the journey.