How to generate aadhar virtual ID?

How to generate aadhar virtual ID?


You can generate your Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID) using official UIDAI channels: online, through the mAadhaar mobile app, or via SMS.

🔐 Methods to Generate Aadhaar VID

1. Online via UIDAI Portal

  1. Visit the official UIDAI VID Generator.
  2. Select Virtual ID (VID) Generator under Aadhaar Services.
  3. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and captcha.
  4. Click Send OTP and enter the OTP received on your registered mobile.
  5. Your 16-digit VID will be sent to your mobile via SMS.

2. Using the mAadhaar Mobile App

  1. Open the mAadhaar app and log in.
  2. Go to My Aadhaar > Generate Virtual ID.
  3. Enter Aadhaar number and captcha.
  4. Tap Request OTP, then confirm to generate VID.
  5. The VID will be displayed in the app and also sent via SMS.

3. Via SMS Shortcut

  1. From your registered mobile number, send this SMS:GVID <last 4 digits of Aadhaar>
  2. Send it to 1947 (UIDAI helpline).
  3. UIDAI will reply with your VID via SMS.

✅ Benefits of Aadhaar VID

  • Privacy safeguard: VID can be used instead of Aadhaar for e-KYC, reducing misuse risk.
  • Revocable control: You can regenerate your VID anytime.
  • Platform flexibility: Accepted across both government and private services.

📝 Key Facts

Feature

Detail

Mobile registration

Required (OTP sent to registered SIM)

Regeneration cooldown

Once every 24 hours

Active VID

Only one at a time; new VID cancels old

🔗 Related FAQs

📞 Need Help?

For Aadhaar-related queries, visit the official UIDAI Help Center or call 1947 (UIDAI helpline).