Aadhaar Card – Enrolment, Download, Status, UIDAI Services

Biometrics can be unlocked by following these steps:

• Click on the “Login” button.
  
  
•  Enter your Aadhaar number and the security code in the provided space.
  
  
• Click on the “Send OTP” button to receive the OTP on your registered mobile number.
  
  
• Enter the received OTP in the provided space.
  
  
•  Click on the “Login” button.
  
  
• To temporarily unlock the biometrics, follow these steps:
  
  
• Enter the security code.
  
  
•  Click on the “Unlock” button.
  
  
• The biometrics will be unlocked for a duration of 10 minutes.
  
  
•  The locking date and time will be displayed on the screen.
  
  
• After the mentioned time, the biometrics will be automatically locked again.

•  If you wish to remove the lock on your biometrics, you have the option to permanently disable it.
  
  
• The process of disabling the biometric lock can only be done through the online portal.
  
  
•  To begin, log in to the UIDAI portal using your Aadhaar card.
  
  
•  Once logged in, enter your Aadhaar number and the security code to access your account.
  
  
•  Finally, input the security code again and click on the “Disable” button to permanently disable your Aadhaar biometrics until you choose to lock it again.
  
  

Prompt: Paraphrase the following text about locking/unlocking biometrics using the mAadhaar app.

To unlock biometric details in Aadhar through the mAadhaar app, you can use another method. This app is the official app managed by UIDAI. Follow these steps:

• First, log in to your mAadhaar app.
  
  
• Then, click on the hamburger icon (three vertical dots) located on the top right corner of the app.
  
  
•  Next, select the Biometric Settings option and enable the Biometric Locking option.
  
  
• An OTP will be automatically fed into the application after it is requested from your mobile number. You cannot enter the OTP manually.
  
  
• Finally, your biometric will be locked after you approve it. However, it may take up to 6 hours to activate the lock.

1. Access your profile in the mAadhaar app by logging in.

2. Click on the three vertical dots located on the top right corner of the app.

3. Select the Biometric Settings option and uncheck the Enable Biometric Locking option.

4. An OTP will be sent and automatically fed into the app.

5. Approve the process to temporarily unlock your biometrics for 10 minutes, during which you can authenticate using your biometric details. After 10 minutes, your biometrics will be locked automatically. If you want to disable your biometric lock, you will need to visit UIDAI’s portal as there is no provision to do so through the mAadhaar app.

• Aadhaar authentication is required by banks, telecom service providers, and other agencies to verify users’ identities.
  
  
• The user’s fingerprints and iris scan are locked under this service.
  
  
• The biometric lock can be temporarily unlocked for authentication purposes.
  
  
•  Once the lock is disabled, there is no need to unlock your biometrics.
  
  
• To protect your details, you must lock your biometrics again.
  
  
• To lock, unlock, or disable the Aadhaar biometrics lock, you must log in to UIDAI’s portal.
  
  
• Your mobile number must be registered with Aadhaar to use this service.
  
  
•  An OTP is sent to your registered mobile number for verification.
  
  
• If your mobile number is not registered with UIDAI, you cannot use this service.
  
  
•  To use this service, you must first link your mobile number with Aadhaar.