How to Use the Updated Aadhaar QR Code for Verification

In a recent update, the UIDAI has enhanced the Aadhaar QR code format to increase security and improve the efficiency of user data. This upgrade incorporates the user's photo alongside demographic details, safeguarded by a UIDAI digital signature, ensuring it's secure and tamper-proof. Users can now access a dedicated mobile app for both Android and iOS platforms, which enables them to conveniently scan the Aadhaar QR code to view their information and image.

Understanding the Aadhaar QR Code The Aadhaar QR Code serves as a dependable solution for verifying an individual's Aadhaar information through QR code scanning, available on physical Aadhaar cards, e-Aadhaar, and m-Aadhaar. It holds extensive data, including reference ID, name, gender, birth date, registered mobile number, email, photograph, and a 2048-bit digital signature. The Aadhaar QR code scanner is compatible with Windows clients, handheld scanners, along with Android and iOS devices.

How to Use the Aadhaar Card QR Code Users may employ handheld scanners or mobile applications to read an Aadhaar card QR code. Here’s a step-by-step guide for using a Windows client:

1. Visit the official UIDAI website to download the UIDAI Secure QR Code Reader 4.0.
2. Execute the installation file on your PC.
3. Adhere to the setup directions to install the app.
4. Open the program to access the Aadhaar card QR format reader.
5. Select from options: scan from QR code reader, scan from file, or scan offline XML from file.
6. Complete your Aadhaar QR code scan using the preferred option.

Alternatively, handheld scanners like the Zebra DS 8108, DS 2208, Honeywell HH 660, among others, may be utilized.

Reading the New e-Aadhaar Secure QR Code UIDAI provides a tailored tool for authenticating the Aadhaar card QR format in real-time, incorporating a digital signature to prevent fraudulent activities. Several tools, such as Windows client software and mobile apps, are available for this purpose.

Eligibility to Use the e-Aadhaar Secure QR Code The Aadhaar QR code scanner is available to all citizens in possession of an Aadhaar card. It can also be used by government departments, banks, and other organizations to verify Aadhaar data, thereby increasing the verification process's efficiency.

Verifying Aadhaar on the mAadhaar App The mAadhaar App allows users to scan the Aadhaar QR code to obtain demographic data and photos. Follow these steps:

1. Download and set up the mAadhaar App on your device.
2. Open the app.
3. Navigate to the Aadhaar QR code scanner.
4. Scan to review associated demographic information and photograph.

Verification via UIDAI Website With the recent updates, demographic data and images are now viewable on the UIDAI website. Here's how:

1. Visit the official UIDAI website.
2. Access the 'Ecosystem' menu.
3. Choose the QR code Reader option.
4. Download the application.
5. Follow on-screen prompts to finalize the installation.
6. Use this software to scan your Aadhaar QR code.

Using the Aadhaar QR Code Employing UIDAI's Aadhaar QR code Reader helps users simplify verification processes with government agencies, banks, and other identity-requiring institutions. The QR code excludes the Aadhaar number to mitigate the risk of fraudulent misuse.