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Big update regarding Aadhaar! Now block OTP and e-KYC with a single click
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News18•08-10-2026, 17:38
Big update regarding Aadhaar! Now block OTP and e-KYC with a single click
- •A new and useful security feature has been added to the Aadhaar App allowing users to lock their entire Aadhaar number with a single click.
- •When Aadhaar is locked, e-KYC, biometric authentication, and OTP verification cannot be performed by anyone.
- •Unlike the previous biometric lock which only secured fingerprints and iris data, the new feature completely blocks demographic and OTP authentication.
- •Users must generate a 16-digit Virtual ID before locking their Aadhaar, which is then used to perform necessary tasks while Aadhaar remains locked.
Key Questions Answered
While the previous biometric locking feature only secured fingerprints and iris data, the new Aadhaar Lock feature completely blocks demographic and OTP authentication along with biometrics with a single click.
Before locking your Aadhaar, you must generate a 16-digit Virtual ID (VID) from the UIDAI website or the mAadhaar App, which will be necessary for performing essential tasks while your main number remains locked.
Open the Aadhaar App, log in, tap the 'Security' option at the bottom, select 'Virtual ID and Aadhaar Lock', and then click 'Aadhaar Lock'. Accept the terms by checking the box, enter your VID, and complete verification through face scanning to lock your Aadhaar.
