You can lock-unlock your Aadhaar, you can prevent its misuse; Learn what is the way

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Aadhar Lock Unlock You can unlock your Aadhar Lock, for this, you have to do some work. You can lock or unlock your Aadhaar to avoid misuse. In this news, we are telling you how to open the lock.

New Delhi, Business Desk. How to Lock Unlocked Aadhaar: In the current era, Aadhaar is required for many purposes. One can lock and unlock Aadhaar at his convenience to prevent any kind of misuse. According to the UIDAI website, UIDAI has introduced a feature to lock and unlock your Aadhaar number. After locking your Aadhaar number, authentication cannot be done using the Aadhaar number. In that case, you can use your Virtual ID to authenticate. With this, no one else will be able to use your Aadhaar number. Also, you can re-unlock your Aadhaar number if needed.

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What is Locked, Unlocked Biometrics in Aadhaar?

Aadhaar cardholders will be able to lock and unlock their biometrics for a limited time using this facility. Aadhaar cardholders will not be able to use their biometrics for authentication if their biometrics is locked.

how to lock Aadhar online

UIDAI needs to have a 16 digit VID number to lock it and it is a pre-requisite for locking. In case the resident does not have a VID, he can generate it through an SMS service or website.

Step 1: Visit the UIDAI website or visit the direct link https://resident.uidai.gov.in/bio-lock.

Step 2: Click on the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab and under ‘Aadhaar Services’, click on ‘Aadhaar Lock/Unlock’.

Step 3: Enter Aadhar Number or VID.

Step 4: Enter the captcha and click on send OTP.

Step 5: Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number.

Step 6: After entering the four-digit security code displayed on the screen, click on the ‘Enable’ button.

Your biometric information will now be locked, and you will need to unlock it in order to use it again.

Once Aadhaar is locked, holders will be unable to perform biometric, demographic or OTP-based authentication using their UID, UID token or ANCS token. Once the UID is locked, residents can use their 16 digit VID number for all types of authentication.

how to unlock Aadhar biometric online

Step 1: Visit www.uidai.gov.in.

Step 2: Click on the ‘My Aadhaar’ tab and under ‘Aadhaar Services’, click on ‘Aadhaar Lock/Unlock’.

Step 3: Select ‘Unlock UID’ and enter the Virtual ID and Security Code.

Step 4: Click on ‘Send OTP’. Enter ‘OTP’ and click on submit.

Step 5: Your Aadhaar number will be unlocked.

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