Aadhaar Card Password

What is Aadhaar Card Password?

• Aadhaar Card contains the Aadhaar number which is a 12-digit unique identification number for all Indian residents. An individual’s Aadhaar card has records of his biometric and demographic information which, if not protected, can infringe the privacy of an individual.
• To make it safe and secure, UIDAI, the Aadhaar-issuing authority, provides a password-protected Aadhaar card pdf. This allows cardholders to use their Aadhaar only when they want to use it.
• You can download the e-Aadhaar or your Aadhaar card online PDF at: https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/. The password to this e-Aadhaar PDF file/Aadhar card download password is of 8 characters.
• This 8 character password is a combination of the first four letters of your name written in CAPITAL (name as mentioned in the Aadhaar card) and your Year of Birth (in YYYY format). The different variations of an e-Aadhaar card password/ Aadhar card PDF password are detailed below:

Example 1: Your name is MAHESH KUMAR
Your Year of Birth is 1989
Then your e-Aadhaar password is MAHE1989

Example 2: Your name is RAM KUMAR
Your Year of Birth is 1989
Then your e-Aadhaar password is RAMK1989

Example 3: Your name is R.M. KUMAR
Your Year of Birth is 1989
Then your e-Aadhaar password is R.M.1989

Example 4: Your name is SAI
Your Year of Birth is 1989
Then your e-Aadhaar password is SAI1989

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Why is the Aadhaar Card Password Required?

• UIDAI keeps your e-Aadhaar file a password-protected PDF file because PDF is generally considered a safe digital file format and if the same is protected by a password, the security cover of the file increases.
• To summarize, a combination of the first four letters of your name written in CAPITALS (name as mentioned in the Aadhaar card) and your Year of Birth (in YYYY format) is your Aadhaar card PDF password or simply your Aadhaar card password.
• For whatever reason you want to download your Aadhaar card, whether you have misplaced the original physical copy or mistakenly destroyed it, you can download the same here: https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/

How to Download e-Aadhaar Card?

For downloading your e-Aadhaar card, you need to visit https://eaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ and then follow the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Click on “Download Aadhaar” and select the relevant option amongst “Enrolment ID/Aadhaar Number/Virtual ID”.

You can find your Enrolment ID along with the Date Stamp in the Acknowledgment slip you received when you registered for Aadhaar. The other options are your 12-digit Aadhaar number/ 16-digit Virtual ID.

• If you select ‘Enrolment Id’, you will have to fill in your 28-digit Enrolment number. However, if you select ‘Aadhaar’ or ‘Virtual ID’, you will have to fill in your 12 digit Aadhaar no or your 16-digit Virtual id

Step 2: Enter the captcha code that you see on the screen and then click on “Send OTP” to receive a One Time Password on your registered mobile no.

Step 3: Enter the OTP received and click on ‘Verify & Download’. Also, tick mark the check box if you want a masked Aadhaar card. Following this, a PDF file is downloaded into your device. That is your password-protected e-Aadhaar card.

How to Open e-Aadhaar Card PDF File after Downloading?

As mentioned before, your online Aadhaar card (e-Aadhaar card) is password protected.

So, to open Aadhaar Card PDF file you have to use your e Aadhar card password:

• The password to your Aadhaar card PDF file is a combination of the first four letters of your name written in CAPITALS (name as mentioned in the Aadhaar card) and your Year of Birth (in YYYY format).

Example : Your name is Harsh 
Your Year of Birth is 1989
Then you have to enter HARS1989

After opening the e-Aadhaar file through its password or e-Aadhaar password, you can print your e-Aadhaar card too.

What if you Forget your Aadhaar Card PDF Password?

If you forget your Aadhaar Card PDF password, then don’t be concerned as your e-Aadhaar PDF password or Aadhar card password as mentioned above has a set format and cannot be changed.

It is simply a combination of the first four letters of your name written in CAPITALS (name as mentioned in the Aadhaar card) and your Year of Birth (in YYYY format).

Benefits of e-Aadhaar Card

The e-Aadhaar card or electronic version of your Aadhaar card offers benefits over the physical Aadhaar card:

• Convenience: In case your Aadhaar card is stolen or misplaced or you happen to make updates to your Aadhaar details, you can simply visit the UIDAI website or mAadhaar app and download the latest version of your Aadhaar card online or e-Aadhaar card anytime-anywhere.
• Greater security: Moreover, e-Aadhaar when downloaded is a PDF file which is also password protected for the cardholder’s information protection and security.
• Quicker verification: A lot of online services now accept e-Aadhaar for identity verification which helps you save both time and effort.
• Environment friendly: Using e-Aadhaar minimizes paper usage and contributes to a greener environment.
• Universal identification and easy access to government schemes: The Government of India is slowly and steadily integrating and linking all their data and information with the Aadhaar card database.
  Since Aadhaar is truly unique to an individual, linking it to an individual’s personal, employment and financial profile gives the government and all its functionaries a comprehensive all-round view of an individual.
  This helps the authorities correctly gauge a person’s profile. Through Aadhaar you can also avail many governmental schemes and subsidies.

FAQs on Aadhaar Card Password

Q. Is e-Aadhaar equally valid like a physical copy of Aadhaar card?

A. As per the Aadhaar Act, e-Aadhaar is equally valid like a physical copy of Aadhaar for all purposes.

Q. Do I have to pay a fee to download the e-Aaadhaar?

A. No, you are not required to pay anything to download your e-Aadhaar.

Q. Do I have to submit Aadhaar card password as well when I provide e-Aadhaar at the time of credit card and personal loan application?

A. Yes, you have to provide the Aadhar card password when you apply for credit card or personal loan and provide e-Aadhaar as the proof.

Q. Is masked Aadhaar password protected?

A. Yes, masked Aadhaar also requires you to enter the password to access it.

Know more about Masked Aadhaar Card 

Q. What to do if my Aadhaar PDF does not open?

A. There could be various reasons your Aadhaar PDF might not open. You can try opening it with a different PDF reader like Adobe Acrobat Reader.

If it doesn’t work even after this, the file may be corrupt. In that case, you can download a new copy from the UIDAI website using your registered mobile number.

Q. What is the password for Aadhaar card if name is 3 letters?

A. If you have a three letter name without a surname such as Ram and your year of birth is 1993 then Aadhaar card password will be of 7 characters, that is, RAM1993.

Q.  Can I open a bank account with my e-Aadhaar?

A. Yes, e-Aadhaar is considered equally valid as the physical Aadhaar card. Both are issued by UIDAI and contain the same information. 

Q. Is it safe to share my Aadhaar card password with anyone?

A. No, ideally, you should avoid sharing your Aadhaar card password with anyone. 

Q. What is the format of the Aadhaar card PDF password?

A. Your Aadhaar card PDF password is a combination of the first four letters of your name in CAPITALS, followed by your year of birth in YYYY format.

Q. How do I reset my Aadhaar card password?

A. Aadhaar card password has a fixed format and cannot be changed.

Q. Is the Aadhaar card password the same for every download?

A. Yes, the password to open your e-Aadhaar card remains the same for every Aadhaar copy that you download. 

Q. What should I do if my Aadhaar card PDF is corrupted?

A. In case your Aadhaar card PDF file is corrupted, you can download a new copy from the UIDAI website using your registered mobile number.

Q. Can I print my e-Aadhaar without entering the password?

A. No, you need to first open the downloaded e-Aadhaar using your password and only then can you print your Aadhaar card. 

Q. Is the Aadhaar password case-sensitive?

A. Yes, your Aadhar card password is case sensitive as the first four letters of your name can only be in CAPITALS.

Q. Can I digitally sign my Aadhaar PDF?

A. Yes, you can digitally sign your Aadhaar card. Moreover, your e-Aadhaar card is acceptable by service providers and government agencies only after you have digitally signed your Aadhaar card.