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Friends, we had told you through our earlier article that Aadhaar card is a very important document for us, which we use from banking to SIM verification. Carelessly sharing photocopies or using biometric authentication without caution can make you a victim of fraud. In such a situation, if you want to find out whether someone else is using your Aadhar card, then take these steps-

What is Aadhaar authentication history?

Every time you verify your identity using Aadhaar—whether through OTP, fingerprint, or iris scan—a digital record is created. This record is called authentication history.

It stores information about all authentication activities.

This includes data from the last 6 months

Shows the date, time, and type of verification

This helps to identify any suspicious or unauthorized use

How to check Aadhaar usage (step-by-step)

You can access this feature using the official mAadhaar app:

Download the app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store

Log in using your Aadhaar number and OTP

Set a secure 4-digit PIN

Go to “My Aadhaar” and enter your PIN

Tap on “Security” option

Select “Aadhaar Authentication History”.

Select a date range to view information

What to do if you see suspicious activity?

Contact UIDAI helpline 1947 immediately

Lock your biometrics through the app to avoid misuse

Keep track of your Aadhaar activity regularly

Important Safety Tips

Avoid sharing unnecessary photocopies of Aadhaar

Use masked base whenever possible

Turn on biometric lock for more security

Always verify Aadhaar information before providing it

Keeping track of your Aadhaar usage is a simple yet effective way to protect yourself from identity fraud.