Virtual ID for Aadhar Number - How to generate it? (3 Steps)

    We all know that Aadhar is governed by UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India). A few months back we heard the news that Aadhar Database has leaked and so on. A misuse of Aadhar database has created the unguarded feel among our people. Now, there is an improvement have made by UIDAI that they are providing a Virtual ID for Aadhar number. It is called as Aadhar Virtual Identification (VID).

What is VID?

    As I said before, VID is a Virtual Identification number. VID is a 16 digit revocable random number mapped with Aadhar number. "No can get the Aadhar number from the VID", the statement was given by UIDAI. Anyone can use their VID for authentication purpose in the place of Aadhar number. VID can be generated from the UIDAI website. Since it is a Digital ID, we can generate it multiple times. At present stage, this VID number is valid for one day from the time of generation. After the 24 hours of the period, we can generate another VID from the same website. Later once you generate the VID, validity time will be cancelled until you create the next one. This particular website can be accessed only if your mobile number registered in the UIDAI database. The reason behind is all Aadhar related work is OTP (One Time Password) enabled. so, registering our mobile number is mandatory.

How to generate it?

Step 1: Go to UIDAI Website (Link: https://uidai.gov.in/). Select the option Virtual ID(VID) Generator under Aadhar services.

Step 2: Give your Aadhar number and fill the security code given there and click "send OTP". Then your registered mobile number will receive the OTP generated by UIDAI. 

Step 3: Fill the OTP on the right-hand side of the same page and select the option Generate VID. That's it. your VIrtual ID will be generated and will be sent to your registered mobile number. 

Yes! that's the procedure to create your Virtual ID. I think it is very easy to create and use it in future. There is more chance that VID will decrease problems with the database leakage and everything. If you have any doubt just comment it below. Thank you !!!