Can an Aadhaar VID be mapped back to an Aadhaar number?

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• Can the same Aadhaar VID be used at multiple places?

  Absolutely. A single Aadhaar VID can be used at multiple places, or a new one can be generated for each use case. The choice purely lies with the Aadhaar number holder.

• I have not linked my phone number to my Aadhaar number, can I still get an Aadhaar VID?

  No, currently Aadhaar VIDs can only be generated from the UIDAI portal through an OTP key. Hence, it’s mandatory to link your phone number to your Aadhaar number at the moment.

• Are Aadhaar VIDs permanent?

  Aadhaar VIDs are temporary 16-digit numbers that can be generated by Aadhaar number holders. The current minimum validity of an Aadhaar VID is 1 day. So, you can create a new Aadhaar VID every day after 00.00 hrs.

• Is there a limit on the number of Aadhaar VIDs that can be created?

  There is no limit on the number of Aadhaar VIDs that can be created. You can generate a new Aadhaar VID after the minimum validity period of 1 day.

• What happens if I forget my Aadhaar VID

  An existing Aadhaar VID can be retrieved by following the same steps used to generate a new one.