Aadhaar Biometric Unlock: In this digital age, people enjoy many conveniences—from booking tickets to ordering food, everything can be done in an instant. However, when people make digital payments—whether to businesses or family members—fraudsters are often on the lookout for opportunities to commit scams. Currently, fraudsters are employing various methods to deceive people, and Aadhaar cards are sometimes involved in these schemes.
An Aadhaar card contains a person’s sensitive personal information. To protect this, the UIDAI provides a feature that allows users to lock their Aadhaar biometrics and unlock them whenever necessary. This locking and unlocking process can be managed through the official UIDAI website or the Aadhaar app. Many people lock their Aadhaar cards in a hurry but later face difficulties when trying to unlock them. In this article, we will explain how to both lock and unlock your Aadhaar biometrics.
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How to unlock biometrics using the Aadhaar app?
Open the official Aadhaar app on your smartphone.
Log in to the app and complete any required security verification, such as entering your PIN.
Locate the option related to ‘Biometric Lock’ within the app.
If your biometrics are currently locked, select the ‘Unlock’ option.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process; once successful, your biometrics will be unlocked.
How to unlock biometrics via the MyAadhaar portal?
Visit the official UIDAI ‘MyAadhaar’ portal.
Click on the ‘Login’ option and enter your Aadhaar number.
Log in by entering the OTP (One-Time Password) sent to your registered mobile number.
Look for the option related to locking or unlocking your biometrics.
Follow the instructions provided on the screen to complete the unlocking process. Once the process is complete, your Aadhaar biometrics will be unlocked.