Aadhaar authentication is the process wherein Aadhaar Number, along with other attributes, including biometrics, are submitted online to the CIDR for its verification on the basis of information or data or documents available with it.
Aadhaar authentication provides several ways in which an Aadhaar holder can authenticate themselves using the system. At a high level, authentication can be using Demographics data and/or Biometric (FP/Iris/Face) data, and/or OTP. Face authentication is currently not supported.
During the authentication transaction, the Aadhaar holder's record is first selected using the Aadhaar Number and then the demographic/biometric inputs are matched against the stored data within CIDR which was provided by the Aadhaar holder during enrolment/update process.
Several services in India require residents to prove their identity. This customer identification process is known as "Authentication".
Authentication service is a quick and convenient mechanism for organizations to get the customer's identity validated electronically based on customers' Aadhaar details.
Authentication services provides a convenient mechanism for agencies to offer an electronic, paper-less eAuthentication experience to Aadhaar holders. Using Authentication Services, organizations can conduct electronic identity verification using biometrics and obtain a digitally signed (by UIDAI) electronic identity document. This makes the entire process extremely simple for customers and agencies and cost effective.
Authentication Services Highlights
Agency can use Aadhaar Authentication system for verifying resident's demographics like Name, Gender, Address, Date of Birth etc. for a given Aadhaar number.
