Aadhaar Card Security: Is your Aadhaar card in the wrong hands? How to check authentication history from your phone in minutes

News India Live, Digital Desk: In today’s digital era, Aadhaar card is not just an identity card but has become the key to our financial and personal life. From opening a bank account to purchasing a SIM card, Aadhaar is required everywhere. But have you ever wondered whether your Aadhar card is being used somewhere else without your knowledge? Recently, in view of the increasing cases of Aadhaar related fraud, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has given a special facility, through which you can check on your mobile itself where your Aadhaar has been used in the last 6 months.

What is Aadhaar authentication history?

‘Aadhaar Authentication History’ is a feature on the UIDAI website that allows you to see when, where and for what purpose (e.g. biometric, OTP or demographic) your 12-digit unique identifier has been used. You can check the last 50 authentication records. If you see an entry that you didn’t make, you can report it immediately.

Step-by-step guide: How to check records on phone

To prevent misuse of your Aadhaar, you can follow the simple steps given below:

Visit the official website: First of all open the official website of UIDAI (UIDAI) in your phone’s browser.

My Aadhaar Section: Go to ‘My Aadhaar’ tab on the homepage and select the option of ‘Aadhaar Services’.

Authentication History: Here you will get the option of ‘Aadhaar Authentication History’, click on it.

Login Process: Enter your Aadhaar number and the captcha code shown on the screen. After this, an ‘OTP’ will come on your registered mobile number, fill it and login.

Select Description: Now select the date range and type of authentication (like OTP or Biometric) that you want to check.

View Records: As soon as you click on ‘Fetch Authentication History’, the complete list will appear in front of you.

What to do if you suspect fraud?

If you see any suspicious activity in your history, don’t panic. You can immediately contact UIDAI toll-free number 1947 You can call on or their official email ID ([email protected]) You can file a complaint on. Apart from this, for security reasons, you can also ‘Lock’ your Aadhaar biometrics online. With this, no one will be able to use your fingerprint or iris without your permission. Only by being alert can you protect your digital identity.