How to Lock Your Aadhar Card for Enhanced Security ?

How to Lock Your Aadhar Card for Enhanced Security

Akif Wani | October 21, 2023 | 04:24 PM IST | Articles/Editorials | Follow on Google News

How to Lock Your Aadhar Card for Enhanced Security

Aadhar cardholders now have the option to lock their biometric data, providing an additional layer of security to protect their personal information. Locking the Aadhar card safeguards biometrics and sensitive details, preventing unauthorized individuals from misusing the card. Here’s how to lock your Aadhar card for added protection:

Online Method: How to Lock Your Aadhar Card for Enhanced Security

1. Visit the official UIDAI website at uidai.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the “My Aadhaar” tab.
3. Select “Aadhaar Services.”
4. Click on “Aadhaar Lock/Unlock.”
5. Choose the “Lock UID” option.
6. Provide your Aadhar card number, full name, and pin code.
7. Click the “Send OTP” button.
8. Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number and submit the request.

By following these steps, your Aadhar card will be successfully locked, securing your sensitive information.

Locking Your Aadhar Card via SMS:

You can also lock your Aadhar card via SMS:

1. Send an SMS with the content “GETOTP (last 4 digits of Aadhaar)” to 1947 from your registered mobile number. For example, if your Aadhaar number is 223344556677, the message would be “GETOTP 6677.”
2. You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number.
3. Send another SMS to 1947 with the content “LOCKUID (last 4 digits of Aadhaar) (OTP).” For instance, if your Aadhaar number is 223344556677, and your OTP is 123456, the message would be “LOCKUID 6677 123456.”
4. You will receive a confirmation message from UIDAI.

Unlocking Your Aadhar Card:

To regain access to your identity, you can unlock your Aadhar card through the official UIDAI website:

1. Visit the UIDAI website.
2. Navigate to the “My Aadhaar” tab and select “Aadhaar Services.”
3. Click on “Aadhaar Lock/Unlock.”
4. Choose the “Unlock UID” option.
5. Enter your 16-digit virtual ID.
6. Click the “Send OTP” button.
7. Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number and submit the request.

Locking and unlocking your Aadhar card ensures the protection of your personal information and biometric data, preventing unauthorized use and potential identity theft.

Akif Wani