The knowledge of the password is of great importance especially if someone misplaces the original copy of the Aadhaar or it gets destroyed due to any mishap. The password increases the security cover of the file and given the PDF format is a digitally stable file, having the password enhances the encryption of the file. The 8 characters is usually the first four letters of the person’s first name, written in capital letters and the last four letters is usually the birth year of the citizen.

The password is constituted of 8 characters. The downloaded file is usually in PDF format and is password protected. You can download the electronic copy of the card from the link provided by the UIDAI. The creation of the database and executing all the policies are being done by the UIDAI or the Unique Identification Development Authority of India. It can be possessed by all Indian residents and that document is a repository of the resident’s biometric and demographic information. Aadhaar Card is the document that carries that 12-digit unique social security identity of all Indians.

Adhar soft copy