The Aadhaar Number Biometrics Locking/Unlocking can be done by resident either by visiting UIDAI website, enrolment centre, Aadhaar Seva Kendra(ASK), through m-Aadhaar. Here we shall be talking about steps and process for Aadhaar Number Biometrics Locking/Unlocking online.

What Is Aadhaar Number Biometrics Locking/Unlocking

Aadhaar Number Biometrics Locking/Unlocking is a service that allows an Aadhaar holder to lock and temporarily unlock their biometrics. UIDAI has given this facility aims to strengthen privacy and confidentiality of Resident's Biometrics Data. 

Who and when to lock Aadhaar Number Biometrics

Aadhaar number holders who have registered mobile number may lock their biometrics. This facility aims to strengthen privacy and confidentiality of Resident's Biometrics Data. After locking biometrics if a UID is used for invoking any of the Authentication services using a biometric modality (Fingerprint/Iris/Face) a specific erraor code '330' indicating biometrics are locked will be displayed and the entity will not be able to perform the biometric authentication.

What Aadhaar Biometric Data can be locked?

Aadhaar Biometric data such as fingerprint, iris and Face as a biometric moadlity can be locked by the card holder. After biometric locking, Aadhaar holder will not be able to perform the Aadhaar authentication using the mentioned biometric modalities. 

What happens when Aadhaar Biometric is locked?

Locked Biometrics confirms that Aadhaar holder will not be able to use Biometrics (fingerprints/iris/Face) for authentication, it is a safety feature to stop any kind of biometric authentication. It also ensures that any entity by any means cannot perform biometric based Aadhaar authentication for that Aadhaar holder.

How to Lock/Unlock Aadhaar Biometrics?

Once resident enables Biometric Locking system their biometric remains locked till the Aadhaar Holder chose any below mentioned option:

- Visit myaadhar.uidai.gov in - Select Lock/Unlock Aadhaar Biometrics - Read the utilities of Lock/Unlock Aadhaar Biometrics and how it works, click next - Select whether you wish to Unlock Biometrics permanently/temporarily - Click on the consent box - Avail your service

Aadhaar Biometrics Lock Perquisite

Before proceeding to Lock / Unlock Aadhaar, please generate a 16-digit Virtual ID (VID). Once your VID has been generated, please return to this page and proceed to lock your Aadhaar with your VID, then authenticate with your VID whenever necessary, as using your Aadhaar number for authentication will be disabled once locked.

Aadhaar Biometrics Locking/Unlocking Service

Registered Mobile Number is essential to avail this service. In case your mobile number is not registered with Aadhaar you may visit the nearest Enrolment Centre/Mobile Update End Point.

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