Access your Aadhaar Profile. Click on the three dots at the top corner of the screen and scroll down. Select 'Lock biometrics.' Enter your four-digit PIN to lock your biometrics.
Fingerprint, iris and Face as a biometric moadlity will be locked and after biometric locking, Aadhaar holder will not be able to perform the Aadhaar authentication using the above mentioned biometric modalities.
Aadhaar cardholders now have the option to lock their biometric data for enhanced security against cyber threats. Aadhaar Enabled Payment Systems (AEPS) empower individuals to utilise their identity for accessing Aadhaar-enabled bank accounts, facilitating tasks such as withdrawing funds and checking balances.
Log in to your Aadhaar account by providing your Aadhaar number and OTP. Navigate to the “Lock/Unlock Biometrics" option located in the “My Aadhaar" section. Re-enter your Aadhaar number and OTP for verification. Click on “Lock Biometrics."
Resident can lock his or her Aadhaar (UID) via UIDAI website (www.myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in) or through mAadhaar app. If resident wants to unlock UID he/she can do so by using latest VID, through UIDAI website or mAadhaar app.