Where did you use your Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID)?
You
can generate your Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID) now !!
Have
you got your Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID)?
And
where did you use?
Just log into this UIDAI page and
generate your Aadhaar VID @ https://resident.uidai.gov.in/web/resident/vidgeneration
One the authentication process is
over, the Aadhaar VID will be sent to the registered mobile number via SMS
As of now, the Aadhaar VID is not
acceptable at any institutions
The user institutions have to upgrade
their software applications to consume the Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID)
Clarity in respect of the following
points will be provided in the near future:
01) Will institutions stop asking for Xerox of
Aadhaar Number cards?
02) Once the Aadhaar VID is keyed in the user institution, what details
will be fetched from the UIDAI server
03) IS the VID proof enough that the Aadhaar
Number holder has shared his/her Aadhaar number details with the user institution
04) What will be proof that the only the Aadhaar
Number holder has shared the Aadhaar VID?
?
05) What
will the user institutions store in their database, the Aadhaar VID or the
Aadhaar Number?
FAQs:
-
Q: What is Virtual ID
(VID)?
Ans:
VID is a temporary, revocable 16-digit random number mapped with the Aadhaar
number. VID can be used in lieu of Aadhaar number whenever authentication or
e-KYC services are performed. Authentication may be performed using VID in a
manner similar to using Aadhaar number. It is not possible to derive Aadhaar
number from VID.
Q: How does a resident
obtain VID?
Ans:
VID can be generated only by the Aadhaar number holder. They can also replace
(generate a new VID) their VID from time to time after UIDAI set minimum validity
period (currently set as 1 day, i.e. a new VID be generated after 00:00 hrs on
the next day) . At any given time only one VID will be valid for an Aadhaar
number. UIDAI will provide various options to Aadhaar number holders to
generate their VID, retrieve their VID in case they forget, and replace their
VID with a new number. These options will be made available via UIDAI’s
resident portal, eAadhaar download, Aadhaar Enrolment centre, mAadhaar mobile
application etc. Presently, VID generation facility is available on UIDAI's
resident portal. Whenever required, VID will be sent to residents via SMS on
registered mobile number.
Q: Can anyone else
generate VID for me?
Ans:
No other entity like AUA/KUA can generate VID on behalf of Aadhaar number
holder.
What
if an Aadhaar number holder forgets VID? Can he/she obtain again?
Yes,
UIDAI will provide multiple ways to generate new and/or retrieve current VID.
These options will be made available via UIDAI’s resident portal, eAadhaar,
Aadhaar Enrolment centre, mAadhaar mobile application etc. Presently, VID
generation facility is available on UIDAI's resident portal. Whenever required,
VID number will be sent to residents via SMS on registered mobile number.
Q: Can VID be used for
OTP or biometrics or demographics authentication?
Yes.
VID can be used in lieu of Aadhaar number in Authentication API input. Various
entities will Ans: update their Aadhaar authentication application by
01.06.2018 to accept VID as an input for authentication.
Q: In case of VID, do
I need to provide consent for authentication?
Ans:
Yes, Aadhaar number holder consent is necessary for VID based authentication.
Agency is required to inform the Aadhaar number holder the purpose for
authentication and collect explicit consent for performing authentication.
Q: Can an agency store
VID?
Ans:
No. Since VID is temporary and can be changed by the Aadhaar number holder,
storing VID has no value. Agencies should not store VID in any database or logs
Q: Will re-generation
of VID lead to the same VID or a different VID?
Ans:
After the minimum validity period (currently set as 1 day), on Aadhaar number
holder requests regeneration, a new VID will be generated and the previous VID
will be deactivated. In case resident opts for retrieval of VID, the last
active VID will be sent to the Aadhaar number holder.
Q: What is the expiry
period of VID?
Ans:
At this time there is no expiry period defined for VID. VID will be valid till
the time a new VID is generated by the Aadhaar number holder.
This particular facility, on the UIDAI
website, can only be accessed if you have your mobile number registered in the
UIDAI database.
This is because all Aadhaar-related online
services are one-time password (OTP) enabled and for this, registering your
mobile number with UIDAI is a must.
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