Aadhaar QR Code

The following is the steps to use a secure QR code

Step 1 - Download Aadhaar QR Code Scanner from Google Play Store

Step 2 - Open the app and allow necessary permissions (camera access).

Step 3 -  Scan the QR code printed on your Aadhaar card using your phone’s camera within the app.  

Step 4 - The app will display your demographic details (like name, gender, DOB, and a photo) retrieved securely from the QR code.

Note: The scanner will then display ‘QR Code not verified’ if the digital signature is not verified.

How to Get and Use Aadhaar QR Code

Aadhaar holders with older Aadhaar letters can still perform offline verification. They can use e-Aadhaar, m-Aadhaar, or visit the UIDAI website to access the updated version

How to Generate the New Secure QR Code

The new secure QR code can be accessed through various ways mentioned below:

1. e-Aadhaar (downloadable from UIDAI site)
2. m-Aadhaar app
3. Printed Aadhaar letters (latest versions)

How to Validate a Secure Aadhaar QR Code:

The secure QR code can be validated by via the below-mentioned modes:

1. Using Windows client with a handheld scanner device
2. Through the UIDAI Android application
3. Via the UIDAI iOS application

How to Use Secure Aadhaar QR Code:

You can use secure QR code by following the below-mentioned steps:

1. Install the UIDAI QR Code app
2. After installation, scan the code from Aadhaar, e-Aadhaar, or m-Aadhaar using a compatible scanner.
3. Once the digital signature is verified by UIDAI, the holder’s demographic details and photograph will be displayed in the app.
4. The system will show a “QR Code not verified” message, if the signature verification fails.

How to Use Aadhaar QR Code in PC

There are various ways to verify your Aadhaar details. Given below are the steps to get a seamless user experience

Windows Client for the UIDAI Secure QR Code

The details about how windows client can use UIDAI secure QR code are given below:

1. Aadhaar QR codes can be scanned using either a handheld scanner or mobile applications.
2. These QR codes are available on various formats, such as physical Aadhaar cards, e-Aadhaar, and mAadhaar.
3. Users can choose any of these options to scan and verify Aadhaar details.

Steps to Use a Windows Computer for Aadhaar QR Code Scanning

• Download UIDAI Secure QR Code Reader 4.0 from the UIDAI official website.
• Run the installer to begin setup on your system.
• To complete the software setup, follow the installation wizard.
• Launch the program after installation to access the Aadhaar QR Code scanning interface.
• You will have three scan options:
  a. Scan using a connected QR code reader
  b. Scan from a saved QR code file
  c. Scan from an offline XML file
• Choose any method to proceed with Aadhaar QR code verification.

How to use Aadhaar QR Code Scanner to verify on the mAadhaar App?

The mAadhaar app allows users to scan Aadhaar QR codes to view demographic details of any Aadhaar holder. The steps to use Aadhar QR code scanner to verify on mAadhaar app are mentioned below:

1. Download and install the mAadhaar app on your smartphone.
2. Open the app and select the option to launch the Aadhaar QR code scanner.
3. Use the scanner to instantly view demographic data and the Aadhaar holder’s photo.

Verify Aadhaar QR through UIDAI

The updated Aadhaar QR code now displays both demographic details and the cardholder’s photo. To verify Aadhaar using a computer, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1 - Visit the official UIDAI website

Step 2 -  Go to the ‘Ecosystem’ section in the main menu.  

Step 3 -  Click on ‘QR Code Reader’ under the tools or downloads section.  

Step 4 -  On the QR Code Reader page, click the link to download the UIDAI Secure QR Code Reader 4.0.  

Step 5 - The software installer will be downloaded to your system (Windows OS only).

Step 6 - Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Step 7 -  Launch the application and use a webcam or connected scanner to scan the QR code printed on your Aadhaar card.

Step 8 - The application will display the cardholder’s name, gender, DOB, and photo if the QR code is valid.

Who is Eligible to Use a Secure QR Code of e-Aadhaar Card?

There is no mention of the categories in which the benefits of the Aadhaar QR code scanner can be applied. Any cardholder citizen may utilise this tool to safeguard their demographic data.

To confirm a person's Aadhar details, any government agency, bank, or organisation may utilise the Aadhaar QR code format and scanner in addition to cardholders. The Aadhaar QR code reader can expedite the process, saving time and effort.

Conclusion

Aadhaar can now be verified both offline and online. The Aadhaar letter, mAadhaar app, and e-Aadhaar all contain the Aadhaar QR code. Users of the mAadhaar mobile application can easily validate their Aadhaar by scanning this QR code.

Additionally, according to UIDAI guidelines, the only software for Windows-based laptops and desktops capable of reading and validating a digitally signed secure QR code in real time is the UIDAI custom client.