India's homegrown messaging platform Arattai has rolled out a major update focused on user privacy, identity verification, and account security. The latest release introduces an optional Aadhaar-based identity verification system, allowing eligible users to verify their profiles and receive a Green Badge that indicates a verified identity.

Alongside the new verification feature, the platform has also announced several privacy enhancements, including the ability to hide mobile numbers from other users and public groups. The update is now available across Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and the web version of Arattai.

Arattai Adds Optional Aadhaar-Based Identity Verification

Arattai has officially unveiled its Aadhaar verification feature through its social media channels. The company says the initiative is designed to help users establish authentic identities while reducing fake profiles, spam, and impersonation on the platform.

The verification process is completely voluntary, meaning users can continue using Arattai without linking their Aadhaar details. However, those who choose to complete the verification process will receive a Green Badge on their profile, making it easier for others to recognize that the account belongs to a verified individual.

According to the company, the feature aims to strengthen trust within the messaging ecosystem without making identity verification mandatory for every user.

What Does the New Green Badge Mean?

With the latest update, Arattai now offers three different verification badges, each representing a different type of account verification.

Green Badge

The newly launched Green Badge is intended for regular users who voluntarily verify their identity through Aadhaar. Once the verification process is completed successfully, the Green Badge appears on the user's profile, indicating that the account has undergone identity verification.

Blue Badge

The Blue Badge is reserved for accounts that have been manually reviewed and verified by Arattai. This badge is typically issued to public figures, journalists, registered businesses, media organizations, and government officials whose identities have been authenticated by the platform.

Grey Badge

The Grey Badge is specifically designated for official government departments and public institutions. Accounts displaying this badge represent verified government organizations, helping users distinguish authentic public authority profiles from unofficial accounts.

How to Verify Your Arattai Profile Using Aadhaar

Users who wish to obtain the Green Badge can complete the verification process directly from the Arattai app. The steps are straightforward:

1. Open the Arattai app on your smartphone.
2. Navigate to Settings and open your Profile.
3. Tap the Get Verified option.
4. Select Verify with Aadhaar App.
5. Complete the required verification steps and permissions.
6. Confirm the Aadhaar verification request.
7. Once the verification is successful, your profile will receive the Green Badge.

The company notes that users should carefully follow the on-screen instructions during the verification process to complete identity authentication successfully.

New Hide Phone Number Feature Enhances Privacy

Apart from identity verification, Arattai has also introduced a Hide Phone Number feature aimed at improving user privacy.

With this option enabled, users can choose not to display their mobile number to other users or members of public groups. This additional layer of privacy helps reduce unwanted contact while allowing users to continue participating in conversations on the platform.

The feature is particularly useful for users who interact with larger communities or public discussion groups and prefer to keep their personal contact information private.

Focus on Safer Communication

The latest update reflects Arattai's broader effort to make its messaging platform safer and more trustworthy. By combining optional identity verification with enhanced privacy controls, the company hopes to minimize fake accounts and improve confidence among users communicating on the platform.

Rather than enforcing mandatory verification, Arattai allows individuals to decide whether they want to verify their identity, balancing user privacy with account authenticity.

Feature Availability

Arattai has confirmed that the new verification system and privacy tools have been rolled out to all supported platforms. Users on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and the web version of the application can access these features after updating to the latest version.

As the platform continues expanding its privacy-focused offerings, the Aadhaar-based Green Badge and new account protection features are expected to play a key role in helping users identify genuine profiles while maintaining greater control over their personal information.