How to lock and unlock your Aadhaar - check step by step guide
Locking and Unlocking Aadhaar: If you want to protect your Aadhaar card from unauthorized use due to loss or theft, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) provides a lock/unlock feature. If your Aadhaar card gets lost or stolen, you can lock it to prevent fraud. According to ET, this lock can be removed once you find or replace your card, either by using your registered mobile phone or through the UIDAI website. While locked, no one can use your Aadhaar for any kind of authentication. Here's how you can lock and unlock your Aadhaar: Locking Aadhaar 1. Generate a Virtual ID (VID): To lock your Aadhaar, you need a 16-digit Virtual ID (VID). You can generate this using the "Generate Virtual ID" service on the UIDAI website [www.myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in] or via SMS. To generate a VID via SMS, send "GVID [last 4 or 8 digits of UID]" to 1947. For example, "GVID 1234". 2. Lock Aadhaar with VID: Once you have the VID, use it to lock your Aadhaar ...