If you have an Aadhaar card and are planning on traveling soon, then this article is for you. Today we are going to discuss a very important thing regarding the Aadhaar Card. The ID is asked from the customer while checking-in to the OYO Hotel or any hotel. In response, most customers give their Aadhaar card at reception. The hotel takes out the photocopy of this Aadhaar card and keeps it with itself. Have you ever thought that the photocopy of this Aadhaar card can also be misused? Yes, it is possible in any hotel.

Not only in hotels, in many other places we give a photocopy of the Aadhaar card as an ID. It can also lead to fraud going forward. To avoid this, you can use a masked Adhaar card. Let’s know what it is and how to use it.

What is a Masked Aadhaar Card?

The first 8 digits of the Aadhaar number are hidden in the masked Aadhaar card. Only the last 4 digits are visible. This increases your privacy and security. This is a version of the Aadhaar card. You can use it as an Aadhaar card. Let’s know how to download it.

How to download Masked Aadhaar Card

1. For the Masked Aadhaar Card, first visit the UIDAI website: https://uidai.gov.in/.

2. Now you have to click on the option of ‘My Aadhaar’ on the website.

3. Now you have to fill the captcha by filling the Aadhaar number. Now OTP will be sent to your number.

4. By filling out the OTP, you have to complete the verification process.

5. After the verification is complete, you will get the download option. You click on it.

6. Now you will get a checkbox, in which you will be asked that you want a masked Aadhaar card. Click on it.

7. Now your masked Aadhaar card will be downloaded.