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Aadhaar card has become an important document for Indians, which is an important document for various government and private works, such as opening an account in a bank, getting a SIM card, taking admission to college and school, etc. Today more than 90 crore people in India have Aadhaar cards. With a lot of our personal information in the Aadhaar card being easily available online, the possibility of its misuse is very high. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting individuals, often emptying bank accounts in the blink of an eye. To avoid these frauds, you can lock your Aadhaar card, let's know how you can do it easily from home-

How to lock your Aadhaar card

Visit UIDAI website: First of all visit the official website of UIDAI, which is the governing body for Aadhaar.

Log in to your account: Enter your credentials and choose your preferred language.

Find the Lock/Unlock Biometric option: Scroll down to find the Lock/Unlock Biometric option.

Enter your details: Click on the “Lock/Unlock Aadhaar” option. You will need to enter your Aadhaar number and any other required information.

Authenticate via OTP: After entering your details, you will receive a one-time password (OTP) for verification. Enter the OTP to proceed.

Lock your Aadhaar card: Once authenticated, your Aadhaar card will be locked, keeping your biometric data secure and greatly reducing the risk of unauthorized access.