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Aadhaar Card Scanner - How To Scan Aadhaar Card Using QR Code?

By Adnan Ali

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Updated on: Jun 24th, 2024

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3 min read

UIDAI has replaced the existing QR code on e-Aadhaar with a secured QR code that includes demographic information. Aadhaar Card holders can access various services and verify their identity by using Aadhaar card scanner. Here we are explaining about the whole concept of Aadhaar card QR Code and the process of How to scan Aadhaar card using QR code.   

What is a Secure QR Code?

According to the UIDAI website, a secure QR code is a visual code with demographic information and a photograph of the Aadhaar holder that is digitally signed by UIDAI. The new QR code contains the following data - Ref ID, DOB, Name, Gender, Mobile, Email, Photograph Address, and 2048-bit digital signature. You can read and validate this newly digitally signed secure QR code against UIDAI digital signatures in real-time, using UIDAI's custom application. 

As a result, this Aadhaar QR code scanner is more secure and tamper-proof. The authorities have also made the Aadhaar QR code scanner application available for devices compatible with Android and IOS, making the user experience more hassle-free. 

How to get Aadhaar QR Code?

If you are a resident and wish to use offline verification and have an older copy of your Aadhaar card, you can go to the official website of UIDAI to get your Aadhaar secure QR code. You can validate the secure QR by using Android or iOS-based applications or by using any handheld scanner device. 

How to Scan Aadhaar Card Using QR Code

Here is the step-by-step guide on how to use a secure QR code: 

  1. After installing UIDAI's QR code application, you need to scan the secure QR code by using the physical scanner. 
  2. After the QR code Aadhaar card is digitally confirmed at the backend, the application will display your demographic details, including image details. 
  3. The scanner will display ‘QR Code not verified’ in situations where a digital signature is not verified

How to use Aadhaar card Scanner QR Code?

You can quickly and easily verify your identity by using mAadhaar mobile application or by scanning the QR code on your Aadhaar PVC. Accordingly, you will get all your demographic information and a photograph on the screen. There are many ways to verify your Aadhaar. All you need to do is follow the steps below for a seamless user experience:

Windows Client for the UIDAI Secure QR Code

A handheld scanner can read the QR code on an Aadhar card. Aside from that, customers can download apps to their mobile devices. Aadhaar QR codes can be found on physical Aadhar cards, e-Aadhaar, and mAadhaar. The user can utilise any of the ways listed above to use an Aadhaar card QR code. If you want to use a Windows client as an Aadhar Card QR scanner, follow these steps:

1. To begin, obtain the UIDAI Secure QR Code Reader 4.0. The download URL can be obtained on UIDAI's official website.
2. When the download is complete, launch the installation on your computer.
3. The software will be installed on your computer by the computer wizard.
4. When the installation is finished, launch the programme to gain access to the Aadhaar card QR format reader.
5. Scanning from the QR code reader, scanning the QR code from the file, and scanning offline XML from the file are the three choices.
6. You can utilise these methods to complete your Aadhar QR code scanner.

Verify Aadhaar QR Code Using mAadhaar App

Users of the mAadhaar app can now utilise the Aadhar QR code scanner to obtain anyone's Aadhaar demographic statistics. The following is the technique for verifying the Aadhaar QR code using the mAadhaar app:

1. Install the mAadhaar app on your smartphone.
2. Once the app has been installed on your device, launch it. There will be an option to launch the Aadhaar QR code scanner.
3. Using the scanner, you may quickly access demographic information as well as a snapshot of the Aadhaar card in the topic.

Verify Aadhar QR through UIDAI

According to the most recent Aadhaar QR code upgrade, users can now access both the cardholder's demographic information and a photograph of the cardholder. Follow the procedures below if you are using a computer device and need to verify an Aadhaar card utilising the website's QR code scanning function.

  • 1. Go to the official website of UIDAI and click on ‘Ecosystem’.
  • 2. Find the QR code Reader option.
  • 3. You will be redirected to a new page. Click on the link shown on the screen.
  • 4. This will initiate an automatic download of the UIDAI Secure QR Code Reader 4.0.
  • 5. Using the installer wizard, install the software on your device.
  • 6. After you run the software, you will be offered the choice to use the Aadhar QR code scanner.

Final Word

Today, you can verify any Aadhaar via online and offline modes. Aadhaar QR code is available on e-Aadhaar, mAadhaar and Aadhaar letter. You can verify your Aadhaar by scanning the secure QR code through a mobile app like mAadhaar. In addition, as per UIDAI guidelines, UIDAI's windows-based custom client for desktops and laptops is the only application that can read and validate this new digitally signed QR code in real time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which app is the best for an Aadhaar QR code scanner?

The Aadhaar QR code scanner is a mobile application designed by UIDAI or the Unique Identification Authority of India. Using this app, you can validate or read all relevant data displayed on your printed Aadhaar card or e-Aadhaar.

Can we scan the Aadhaar card QR code via offline mode?

Yes, you can validate the Aadhaar through offline mode. You only need to scan the QR code on your Aadhaar letter, e-Aadhaar, or Aadhaar PVC card.

How can I open the Aadhaar card XML file offline?

The offline e-KYC XML is protected with a 'share phrase'. To unlock such protection, you must use any unzipping utility like WinZip, 7Zip, etc.

Who can utilise an e-Aadhaar secure QR code?

Any citizen having an Aadhaar card can use this tool. Besides, any government entity, organisation or bank can also use this Aadhaar QR code scanner for authentication of the Aadhaar information of a particular citizen. 

How to verify Aadhaar on the mAadhaar app?

All you need to do is download the application from your mobile and search for the Aadhaar QR code scanner. Using this scanner, you easily access demographic information.

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