How to know Virtual ID of Aadhar card

Do you know about Virtual ID of Aadhar card ? Virtual ID is a 16 digit random temporary number mapped with the Aadhar number. It is mainly used to authenticate your identity without sharing your actual Aadhar number. The blog covers steps to generate virtual id of Aadhar card in detail.

Virtual ID of Aadhar card

You can generate a virtual ID of Aadhar through the UIDAI official portal. You can provide the Aadhar Virtual ID for e-KYC done at both private and government organizations. Only Aadhar card holders can generate virtual ID.

You can generate it as many times as you want. Virtual ID is a revocable code that is valid for at least one day and changes after midnight i,e 12:00 am.

When do we use virtual Id of Aadhar

• To verify identity without sharing your Aadhar number
• During KYC verification for banks, mutual funds, insurance, and NBFCs
• Accessing government services and schemes
• For SIM card or telecom verification
• To avoid unnecessary sharing of Aadhar number with third parties
• For secure authentication where privacy protection is important

How to generate Virtual ID of Aadhar Card Online

Following are the steps to generate VID online:

• Visit the official website of UIDAI
• Click on the “Virtual ID (VID) Generator” from the Aadhar Services section
• VID generation page will open
• Choose generate VID
• Enter your 12 digit Aadhar number
• Click on the “Send OTP” button
• OTP will be sent on your registered mobile number
• Click on the “Verify & Proceed” button
• Receive a message like “Your VID has been sent to your Aadhar registered mobile number”

How to generate virtual ID of Aadhar card via mAadhar

If you don’t want to use website, you can also generate the virtual ID of Aadhar via mAadhaar mobile application. You need to download and install mAadhaar app in your mobile. Following are the steps to generate virtual ID of Aadhar card visa mAadha:

• Log in to the mAadhaar app
• Click on the “Generate Virtua ID”
• Enter your Aadhar card number and the security captcha code
• Click on the “Request OTP” button
• Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number
• Click on “Generate VID”
• Receive VID on mobile app

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FAQs

Why was Virtual ID introduced?

VID was introduced to protect Aadhar privacy and prevent misuse or unnecessary sharing of Aadhar numbers.

Is Virtual ID mandatory to use?

No, Virtual ID is optional. It is recommended for data security.

Can Aadhaar number be derived from Virtual ID?

No, it is not possible to derive your Aadhar number from a Virtual ID.

Is Virtual ID free of cost?

Yes, generating and using Aadhaar Virtual ID is completely free.