Aadhaar is one of the most important documents issued by the Indian government to its citizens. Aadhaar cards can be used to access a variety of government-sponsored services and programs. Given its importance, UIDAI has implemented a feature that allows users to lock and unlock their Aadhaar biometrics.
In this blog, we will outline the methods for locking and unlocking Aadhaar biometric data.
How to lock Aadhaar biometrics online?
There are two methods for locking and unlocking Aadhaar biometrics: the official UIDAI website and the mAadhaar application.
Lock Aadhaar biometrics on the UIDAI website
An applicant should follow the instructions below to lock their Aadhaar biometrics.
- Visit the official website of UIDAI.
- Click ‘My Aadhaar,’ then ‘Aadhaar Services,’ and finally ‘Lock/Unlock Biometrics.’
- Tick the declaration box and then click ‘Lock/Unlock Biometrics.’
- Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and the captcha code.
- Enter your OTP and then activate the locking feature.
- Your Aadhaar biometric data will be locked.
Unlock Aadhaar biometrics on the UIDAI website
An applicant must complete the following steps to unlock Aadhaar biometrics:
- Visit the official website of UIDAI.
- Select ‘Lock/Unlock Biometrics’ from the ‘My Aadhaar’ menu.
- Tick the declaration box and then click ‘Lock/Unlock Biometrics.’
- Enter your Aadhaar number and the captcha code.
- Click ‘Get OTP’ and enter it to unlock your biometrics.
- Your Aadhaar biometrics will be unlocked.
Lock Aadhaar biometrics on the mAadhaar application
- Log in to your mAadhaar app.
- Click the hamburger icon (three vertical dots) available on the upper right corner of the application.
- Go to Biometric Settings and check the Enable Biometric Locking box.
- An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number and automatically verified by the app (manual entry is not possible).
- After you approve it, your biometrics will be locked. Note that the lock may take up to 6 hours to activate.
Unlock Aadhaar biometrics on the mAadhaar application
When you need to verify Aadhaar using your biometrics, you can unlock your biometric details through the mAadhaar app. Here’s how to do it:
- Log in to your mAadhaar app and open your profile.
- Click the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the app and select the Biometric Settings option.
- Uncheck the Enable Biometric Locking box and confirm the change.
- An OTP will be sent and fed into the app automatically.
- Upon approval, your biometrics will be unlocked for a duration of 10 minutes.
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