Aadhaar Biometric Lock: Secure Your ID in 3 Steps
The official Aadhaar app now has over 4 crore users. It lets you lock your fingerprints and face ID so nobody can misuse your biometrics for loans, SIM cards, or bank access without your permission.
Enabling biometric lock takes less time than ordering your morning chai on Swiggy.
Your Aadhaar app can now lock biometrics before fraudsters misuse your identity
Key Takeaways
Download the official 'mAadhaar' app from UIDAI on Google Play or Apple App Store — avoid lookalike fake apps.
Enable biometric lock immediately under the 'Biometric Settings' section to prevent unauthorised fingerprint-based authentication.
Update your current address via the app if you have moved recently — an outdated address can delay loan KYC and bank account opening.
The official Aadhaar app now has over 4 crore users. It lets you lock your fingerprints and face ID so nobody can misuse your biometrics for loans, SIM cards, or bank access without your permission.
Here's what happened: The UIDAI Aadhaar app has crossed 4 crore downloads, making it one of India's most used government identity apps.. The app lets users lock and unlock biometric authentication — fingerprint and iris — directly from their smartphones.. Users can also update their address and other personal details remotely without visiting an Aadhaar enrolment centre..
What you should do: Download the official 'mAadhaar' app from UIDAI on Google Play or Apple App Store — avoid lookalike fake apps.. Enable biometric lock immediately under the 'Biometric Settings' section to prevent unauthorised fingerprint-based authentication.. Update your current address via the app if you have moved recently — an outdated address can delay loan KYC and bank account opening..
Keep biometrics locked by default and unlock only when you physically visit a bank or government office — this blocks SIM swap and loan frauds that use your fingerprint without you knowing.
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- [1]“Aadhar app crosses 4M downloads: How to download UIDAI app and enable biometrics on Aadhaar card” Wealth-Economic Times · 22 Jul 2026
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