{"id":7861,"date":"2026-02-09T17:50:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=7861"},"modified":"2026-02-09T17:55:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:25:37","slug":"how-to-know-virtual-id-of-aadhar-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/09\/how-to-know-virtual-id-of-aadhar-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to know Virtual ID of Aadhar card"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e4378e73d4f\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e4378e73d4f\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e4378e73d4f\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/09\/how-to-know-virtual-id-of-aadhar-card\/#Virtual_ID_of_Aadhar_card\" title=\"Virtual ID of Aadhar card\">Virtual ID of Aadhar card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/09\/how-to-know-virtual-id-of-aadhar-card\/#When_do_we_use_virtual_Id_of_Aadhar\" title=\"When do we use virtual Id of Aadhar\">When do we use virtual Id of Aadhar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/09\/how-to-know-virtual-id-of-aadhar-card\/#How_to_generate_Virtual_ID_of_Aadhar_Card_Online\" title=\"How to generate Virtual ID of Aadhar Card Online\">How to generate Virtual ID of Aadhar Card Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/09\/how-to-know-virtual-id-of-aadhar-card\/#How_to_generate_virtual_ID_of_Aadhar_card_via_mAadhar\" title=\"How to generate virtual ID of Aadhar card via mAadhar\">How to generate virtual ID of Aadhar card via mAadhar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/02\/09\/how-to-know-virtual-id-of-aadhar-card\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_ID_of_Aadhar_card\"><\/span>Virtual ID of Aadhar card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_do_we_use_virtual_Id_of_Aadhar\"><\/span>When do we use virtual Id of Aadhar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To verify identity without sharing your Aadhar number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During KYC verification for banks, mutual funds, insurance, and NBFCs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessing government services and schemes <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For SIM card or telecom verification  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To avoid unnecessary sharing of Aadhar number with third parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For secure authentication where privacy protection is important<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_generate_Virtual_ID_of_Aadhar_Card_Online\"><\/span>How to generate Virtual ID of Aadhar Card Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the steps to generate VID online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the official website of UIDAI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201cVirtual ID (VID) Generator\u201d from the Aadhar Services section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VID generation page will open <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose generate VID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your 12 digit Aadhar number <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201cSend OTP\u201d button <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OTP will be sent on your registered mobile number <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201cVerify &amp; Proceed\u201d button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive a message like \u201cYour VID has been sent to your Aadhar registered mobile number\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_generate_virtual_ID_of_Aadhar_card_via_mAadhar\"><\/span>How to generate virtual ID of Aadhar card via mAadhar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t 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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Log in to the mAadhaar app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201cGenerate Virtua ID\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your Aadhar card number and the security captcha code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201cRequest OTP\u201d button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cGenerate VID\u201d <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive VID on mobile app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/07\/04\/how-to-apply-for-aadhar-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Apply for Aadhar Card Online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/07\/07\/how-many-times-we-can-change-photo-in-aadhar-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How many times we can change photo in aadhar card<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/06\/22\/aadhar-appointment-booking\/\" target=\"_blank\">Aadhar Appointment Booking<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Why was Virtual ID introduced?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>VID was introduced to protect Aadhar privacy and prevent misuse or unnecessary sharing of Aadhar numbers.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is Virtual ID mandatory to use?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, Virtual ID is optional. It is recommended for data security.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can Aadhaar number be derived from Virtual ID?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No, it is not possible to derive your Aadhar number from a Virtual ID.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is Virtual ID free of cost?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, generating and using Aadhaar Virtual ID is completely free.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Why was Virtual ID introduced?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>VID was introduced to protect Aadhar privacy and prevent misuse or unnecessary sharing of Aadhar numbers.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is Virtual ID mandatory to use?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>No, Virtual ID is optional. 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