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Aadhaar QR Scanner App: With rising digital transactions and identity fraud, verifying the authenticity of an Aadhaar card is crucial. As a result, it is important to how to verify it using the QR code printed on it or the official UIDAI portal, as it will make it easy to detect fraud or identity theft.
Previously, the QR code on the Aadhaar print letter and e-Aadhaar entailed solely demographic information about the Aadhaar number holder.
UIDAI has introduced a new secure QR code which contains the Aadhaar cardholder’s demographic information and a photograph.
The new digitally signed secure QR code is secure and tamper-proof since it is digitally signed by UIDAI and can be read using UIDAI’s individual application.
This approach is especially beneficial for offline verification, as it eliminates the need to manually enter Aadhaar numbers.
Every Aadhaar card contains a QR code that contains encrypted demographic information and a photo of the cardholder, and can be done offline with a smartphone app.
Step 1: Download any UIDAI-approved app, such as mAadhaar or Aadhaar QR Scanner.
Step 2: Launch the app and choose the QR code scan option.
Step 3: Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code on the Aadhaar card.
Step 4: Once scanned, the app will immediately display information such as name, date of birth, gender, and photo.
Step 5: Examine and cross-check the displayed information against the physical Aadhaar card to verify its authenticity.
