Aadhaar cards have become super important for proving our citizenship in the country. They’re not just for government stuff; we also use them for various non-government activities. It’s our go-to for showing who we are.
Given this, it’s crucial to keep our Aadhaar card safe. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has rolled out a Lock-Unlock feature to help with that. This lets you lock your Aadhaar card whenever you want.
Benefits of the Aadhaar Lock-Unlock Feature
The coolest thing about the Aadhaar lock-unlock feature is that no one can access your biometric data without your okay. If someone needs to use your biometric info, they’ll have to unlock your Aadhaar card first. Just a heads up, you need to have a registered mobile number to use this feature.
How to lock Aadhaar
1. You must first go to the official website of UIDAI (www.uidai.gov.in).
2. Now you have to select the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab and select the option of ‘Lock/Unlock Biometric’.
3. After this, you have to select the tick box showing on the screen. The tick box will read “I understand that once the biometric lock is enabled, I will not do biometric authentication until I unlock the biometric.” “
4. Then click on ‘Lock/Unlock Biometric’.
5. Now fill in your Aadhaar number and captcha code after which you select the option of OTP.
6. After entering the OTP, you have to select the ‘Enable Locking Feature’.
7. After this, the biometric details of the Aadhaar card will be locked.
How to unlock Aadhaar biometrics
First of all, go to the official website of UIDAI (www.uidai.gov.in).
Now select the option ‘Lock/Unlock Biometric’ present in the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab.
Now select OTP by filling the Aadhaar number and captcha, after which you will have to select ‘Unlock Biometric’.
After a few minutes, the biometric details of your Aadhaar card will be unlocked.
