{"id":18763,"date":"2022-05-18T21:22:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T15:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/versionweekly.com\/?p=18763"},"modified":"2022-05-19T19:41:30","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T14:11:30","slug":"how-to-generate-aadhaar-virtual-id-in-5-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/versionweekly.com\/news\/aadhaar-card\/how-to-generate-aadhaar-virtual-id-in-5-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Generate Aadhaar Virtual ID in 5 Easy Steps?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Aadhaar cards contain sensitive information and are created using an applicant\u2019s demographic and biometric information. As a result, UIDAI has provided the option to generate an Aadhaar Virtual ID in order to protect user sensitive data.<\/p>\n
To authenticate KYC services, an Aadhaar Virtual ID can be used in place of a physical Aadhaar number. This blog will go over everything there is to know about Aadhaar Virtual IDs and how to get one.<\/p>\n
An Aadhaar Virtual ID is regarded as an alternative to an Aadhaar number. It is a temporary, revocable 16-digit random number generated against an Aadhaar number. Aadhaar Virtual ID includes the following features:<\/p>\n
An Aadhaar Virtual ID can be generated using an Aadhaar number. UIDAI allows users to generate a Virtual ID by visiting the UIDAI official website. To generate an Aadhaar Virtual ID, you must first link your mobile number to UIDAI, as the OTP is only sent to the registered mobile number. If the mobile number is not linked to the UIDAI, it is the applicant\u2019s responsibility to link the mobile number in order to use the Aadhaar Virtual ID feature.<\/p>\n
The steps to generate an Aadhaar Virtual ID online are as follows:<\/p>\n
An applicant can generate an Aadhaar Virtual ID via SMS by following the steps outlined below:<\/p>\n
Send an SMS from the registered mobile number to the Aadhaar helpline number- 1947 in the given format- GVID. Send the last four digits of your Aadhaar number to 1947.<\/p>\n
The UIDAI has also made it possible for applicants to obtain an Aadhaar Virtual ID via SMS. To retrieve the VID, follow the steps outlined below-<\/p>\n
Send an SMS to the Aadhaar helpline number 1947. An applicant must send the message \u2018RVIDLast 4 digits of Aadhaar number to 1947\u2019. To retrieve the Aadhar Virtual ID, SMS must be sent from the registered mobile number.<\/p>\n
Aadhaar Virtual ID is a key that safeguards the privacy and confidentiality of the user\u2019s demographic and biometric information. It protects users\u2019 Aadhaar-related information because it can be used instead of the original Aadhaar number.<\/p>\n
Virtual ID does not include any Aadhaar information about the user. It can be used whenever authentication or e-KYC services are provided. The Aadhaar Virtual ID prevents the potential misuse of the user\u2019s Aadhaar details because the Aadhaar number is not involved or submitted.<\/p>\n
Aadhaar Virtual ID can only be generated against an Aadhaar card. In case, one does not have an Aadhaar card, he\/she is required to enrol for an Aadhaar card in order to generate VID.<\/p>\n
Yes, you can submit an Aadhaar Virtual ID for the e-KYC process.<\/p>\n
The Aadhaar Virtual ID is sent to the registered mobile number. In case you haven\u2019t linked the mobile number, you need to first link it to generate VID.<\/p>\n
Currently, there is no service available to generate an Aadhaar Virtual ID through an enrolment ID.<\/p>\n
To retrieve an Aadhaar Virtual ID, send an SMS as- RVIDLast 4 digits of an Aadhaar number to 1947.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Aadhaar cards contain sensitive information and are created using an applicant\u2019s demographic and biometric information. As a result, UIDAI has … <\/p>\n