The UIDAI has introduced a new feature on its website and mobile app, allowing residents to verify the mobile numbers and email addresses linked to their Aadhaar cards. This addition aims to assist Aadhaar cardholders who may be unsure or unaware of the mobile phones registered with their Aadhaar accounts. The new functionality benefits individuals who require clarity and information regarding their Aadhaar card registration.
Benefits of Online Aadhaar Verification
The implementation of an online verification service has many benefits:
- Using this service, residents can quickly check and change the mobile numbers and email addresses linked to their Aadhaar profiles. Doing this ensures that the registered mobile and email addresses are valid and accessible to the people.
- The online verification service also serves as an alerting system. If a resident’s mobile number is not connected to their Aadhaar account, they are instantly informed and given helpful guidance on updating it if necessary. The accuracy and usefulness of residents’ contact information depend on this function.
- Moreover, residents can quickly retrieve the last three digits of their registered mobile number by using the Verify Aadhaar feature on the official website or app. This option adds an extra degree of security and enables users to verify their information quickly
- Residents can ensure that their Aadhaar information is secure and up to date by using the online Aadhaar verification tool. This proactive approach dramatically decreases the risk of potential personal information misuse. People can preserve the integrity and security of their Aadhaar details by reviewing and changing their mobile numbers and email addresses.
How to use the Aadhaar Online verification service?
Residents can check and update the cellphone numbers and email addresses linked to their Aadhaar accounts using the online Aadhaar verification service. The security and accuracy of residents’ personal information is guaranteed by this service. The steps to use the online Aadhaar verification service are as follows:
- Visit https://uidai.gov.in/, the UIDAI’s official website, or get the mAadhaar app for your smartphone.
- ‘Select the ‘Verify email/mobile Number’ option in the website’s ‘My Aadhaar’ area. Go to the ‘Services’ area of the mAadhaar app and choose the ‘Verify email/mobile Number’ option.
- Your 12-digit Aadhaar number must be entered with the captcha code shown on the screen. Choose “Send OTP” or “Enter TOTP” by clicking either.
- Type in the email address or mobile number you want to confirm. You will get an OTP on your email or cell phone if you decide to get one. You can also use a time-based one-time password (TOTP) produced by the mAadhaar app, provided you have registered your mobile phone with Aadhaar.
- To validate the verification, enter the OTP or TOTP. You will notice a confirmation message on the screen if your email or cellphone number has been validated with Aadhaar. If not, a warning message stating that your email address or mobile number is not registered with Aadhaar.
