How to Lock Biometrics in Aadhaar Online

You can lock your biometrics in Aadhaar by following these
steps:

1. Go
   to the official UIDAI website: https://uidai.gov.in/


2. Click
   on the "My Aadhaar" option and select "Lock/Unlock
   Biometrics" from the dropdown menu.


3. Enter
   your 12-digit Aadhaar number and the security code displayed on the
   screen.


4. Click
   on the "Generate OTP" button to receive a One-Time Password on
   your registered mobile number.


5. Enter
   the OTP in the field provided and click on the "Login" button.


6. Once
   you are logged in, you will see the option to lock or unlock your
   biometrics. Click on the "Lock/Unlock Biometrics" button.


7. Enter
   the security code displayed on the screen to confirm your request to lock
   your biometrics.


8. Your
   biometrics will now be locked and can only be unlocked temporarily for a
   specific time period when you need to use them for authentication
   purposes.

It's important to note that locking your biometrics is a
security feature that can help protect your identity and prevent unauthorized
access to your personal information. Therefore, it's recommended to lock your
biometrics when you are not using them for authentication purposes.