7 Ways to Share Aadhaar Card Safely

Method 2 – Use a Virtual ID for Aadhaar

The first and foremost way to securely share your Aadhaar card is to use a Virtual Identification (VID) to protect your Aadhaar number. It is also known as Masked Aadhaar and can be used as an Aadhaar number. You can generate a new VID at any time by following the steps mentioned below:

1. Go to the UIDAI website in a web browser and choose your language.

2. Scroll down the page to navigate Adhar Services.

3. On the Aadhaar Services page, click the Generate VID Option.

4. On the next page, click on the VID Builder Tab of the available options.

5. Now click on generate videoand enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number. fill in the captchaand click Submit prosecution button.

6. Finally, enter the prosecution and click Verify and continue button. Your VID is already generated.

Similarly, you can view your VID at any time by switching to Retrieve VID in step 5. You can also create or retrieve your Aadhaar Virtual ID via SMS. You must send the text messages mentioned below to 1947:

Generate VID using SMS – Send GVIDAadhaar-Number-last 4 digits to 1947

Recover VID using SMS – Send RVIDAadhaar-Number-last 4 digits to 1947

Method 3: Send Aadhaar via DigiLocker

Another way to share your Aadhaar card securely, so that no one can misuse it, is to share it via the DigiLocker app. It will encrypt your data, such as biometric data and other sensitive data. To make sure it can’t be

copied to a card, the format is a bit different than a traditional Aadhaar card and it also carries the Verified by DigiLocker. Here’s how to share Aadhaar from Digilocker:

1. Open the DigiLocker app (Android, iOS) on your phone.

2. Once you have linked your Aadhaar to the Digilocker account, it will be visible on the Issued tab.

3. Change the Issued tab and click the adhar cardto see his Aadhaar.

4. On the Aadhaar screen, touch the share button from the bottom navigation bar.

5. Finally, you can share it via email, WhatsApp or other platforms, or save it as an image.

Method 4 – Use Aadhaar Offline eKYC

UIDAI also allows you to access and download a secure XML file, which can be shared for eKYC offline. This XML file will contain details such as your name, address, photo, gender, date of birth, registered mobile phone number hash, registered email address, and a reference ID containing the last 4 digits of your Aadhaar number followed by a timestamp in a digital format. Signed XML. This is how you can get it for eKYC offline.

1. Go to the UIDAI website and access with your Aadhaar card number.

2. From the dashboard, click eKYC offline.

3. On the next screen, create a 4 digit code.

4. Then click on the download button to download it to your computer.

5. Now, you can open the ZIP file on your PC or phone.

6. You will be asked to enter your PIN to access the file.

Method 5: Get Aadhaar PVC Card

To avoid duplication of the Aadhaar card, UIDAI introduced PVC Aadhaar cards, with an embossed Aadhaar logo. This will help identify the genuine Aadhaar card, and it is not possible to create a copy due to the engraved logo. So when you share it with someone, you guarantee the safety of their data. Check out our dedicated guide to learn more about the PVC Aadhaar card and how to apply online.

Method 6 – Lock your biometric data from Aadhaar

To make sure your Aadhaar isn’t used for KYC or any other authentication in places like banks, you can lock your biometrics. This will protect privacy and keep your biometric data (including fingerprints and iris) confidential. Once you lock biometric data, you will not be able to use biometric data for authentication. Follow our dedicated guide to lock your Aadhaar Biometrics.

Method 7 – Lock your Aadhaar

You can also lock your Aadhaar card to disable all types of authentication using UID, UID Token and VID for biometric, demographic and OTP modality. While the Aadhaar is locked, only VID can be used for authentication and to unlock your Aadhaar. This is how you can block your Aadhaar card.

1. Go to the UIDAI website in a web browser and choose your language.

2. Scroll down the page to navigate Adhar Services.

3. On the Aadhaar Services page, click the Aadhaar lock/unlock option.

4. Now click on lock uid and enter your 12-digit Aadhaar numberfull name, PIN code and the captchaand click Submit prosecution button.

5. Enter the prosecution and click Verify and continue button. You have successfully blocked your Aadhaar card.

You can still complete your Aadhaar authentication using the VID created above. Similarly, you can unlock your Aadhaar at any time by switching to Unlock UID in step 4.

frequent questions

Q. How can I protect my Aadhar card?

UIDAI has provided adequate functions to protect and safeguard the identity and privacy of the Aadhaar holder, such as masked Aadhaar, offline eKYC, lock and unlock your Aadhaar and more. To learn more about them, follow the detailed steps mentioned above.

Q. How can I save my Aadhar card from misuse?

To protect your Aadhaar from any misuse, you can lock your biometric data or even lock your entire Aadhaar card. This can be done from the UIDAI website, the mAadhaar app or even SMS.

Q. Is it safe to share a Xerox copy of my Aadhar card?

according to a statement now reversed from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, starting in 2022. You should avoid sharing your Aadhaar with a private entity, without a valid user license from UIDAI. Instead, you should try using a masked Aadhaar card to protect your Aadhaar details.

Q. How do I know if my Aadhaar card has been misused?

To ensure that your Aadhaar card is not misused without your permission, you can check the authentication history of your Aadhaar card. Check our dedicated article to check the authentication history of your Aadhaar card.

Ending

This is how you can safely share your Aadhaar card without worrying about the privacy of your Aadhaar card data. If you think your Aadhaar card is being misused, you can check the authentication history of your Aadhaar card. I hope you found this useful, stay tuned to GadgetsToUse for more such reads.

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