Aadhaar Update: Aadhar card is one of the most important documents in today’s time. Whatever be the work, whether it is government or non-government, the need for Aadhar card is first of all. The security of such an important document is extremely important. In such a situation, know how the Aadhar card can be locked.
New Delhi: Aadhaar Update: Aadhar card is one of the most important documents in today’s time. Whatever be the work, whether it is government or non-government, the need for Aadhar card is first of all. The security of such an important document is extremely important. In such a situation, know how the Aadhar card can be locked.
Security of Aadhar card is very important
In the last few days there have been reports where someone’s Aadhar card has been misused. In such a situation, the security of Aadhar card is very important. You can keep your Aadhar card safe. So that no one can misuse it.
Can Lock Your Aadhar Card
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) also provides the facility to lock and unlock the Aadhar card. Aadhar card can be locked to protect it from misuse. And when you want to use it yourself, you can unlock it.
Lock-Unlock your Aadhaar in this way
First of all go to the UIDAI website uidai.gov.in. Go to My Aadhaar here and go to Aadhaar Services. After that click on Lock/Unlock Biometrics. Here allow by clicking on Lock Enable.
After this the next webpage will open, enter your 12 digit Aadhaar number in it. Also fill the captcha code given below. After that click on Send OTP. After this OTP will come on the registered mobile number, fill it in the given space.
Select the option to lock/unlock biometric data. Your biometric data will be locked.
This facility will help in case of loss or theft of Aadhar card
Once your Aadhar card is locked, you can also unlock it. This facility is very helpful in case your Aadhar card is lost or stolen. In that case no one can misuse your Aadhar card, to avoid that you can lock your Aadhar card.
