{"id":1001,"date":"2024-08-09T16:29:23","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T10:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rzpwp.blog\/?p=1001"},"modified":"2025-04-10T15:13:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T09:43:33","slug":"get-your-aadhaar-virtual-id-vid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/get-your-aadhaar-virtual-id-vid\/","title":{"rendered":"Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID): How To Generate Aadhaar Virtual ID?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69da69dc5ae7c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69da69dc5ae7c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/get-your-aadhaar-virtual-id-vid\/#What_is_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID_VID\" >What is Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID)?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/get-your-aadhaar-virtual-id-vid\/#Why_is_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID_Important\" >Why is Aadhaar Virtual ID Important?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/get-your-aadhaar-virtual-id-vid\/#What_Are_the_Ways_to_Generate_an_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID\" >What Are the Ways to Generate an Aadhaar Virtual ID?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/get-your-aadhaar-virtual-id-vid\/#How_to_Generate_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID_Online\" >How to Generate Aadhaar Virtual ID Online?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/get-your-aadhaar-virtual-id-vid\/#How_to_Generate_VID_Via_mAadhaar\" >How to Generate VID Via mAadhaar?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/get-your-aadhaar-virtual-id-vid\/#How_to_Get_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID_Through_SMS\" >How to Get Aadhaar Virtual ID Through SMS?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/get-your-aadhaar-virtual-id-vid\/#When_should_you_use_an_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID_instead_of_an_Aadhaar_Number\" >When should you use an Aadhaar Virtual ID instead of an Aadhaar Number?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/get-your-aadhaar-virtual-id-vid\/#Difference_Between_Aadhaar_ID_and_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID\" >Difference Between Aadhaar ID and Aadhaar Virtual ID<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/get-your-aadhaar-virtual-id-vid\/#Advantages_of_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID\" >Advantages of Aadhaar Virtual ID\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/get-your-aadhaar-virtual-id-vid\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/blog\/get-your-aadhaar-virtual-id-vid\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID_VID\"><\/span><b>What is Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID)?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aadhaar Virtual ID<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (VID) is a 16-digit temporary number linked to your Aadhaar card. This innovative feature allows you to use a VID instead of your actual Aadhaar number for <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-authentication\/\">authentication<\/a> and e-KYC services. As a business owner or merchant, understanding VID can help you offer secure verification options to your customers while protecting their sensitive information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID_Important\"><\/span><b>Why is Aadhaar Virtual ID Important?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of Aadhaar Virtual ID lies in its ability to enhance privacy and security. Your Aadhaar number contains sensitive personal data, and using a VID reduces the risk of exposing this information during <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/what-is-online-transaction\/\">online transactions<\/a>. For your business, this means you can verify customers&#8217; identities without handling their actual Aadhaar numbers, minimising potential data breaches and building trust with your clientele.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Related Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/aadhaar-card-update-last-date\/\">What is the Aadhaar Update Last Date? And How to Update Aadhaar Card Online?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Ways_to_Generate_an_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID\"><\/span><b>What Are the Ways to Generate an Aadhaar Virtual ID?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Online:<\/strong> Visit the UIDAI website (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uidai.gov.in\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/uidai.gov.in\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>mAadhaar App:<\/strong> Use the official mobile application<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SMS:<\/strong> Send a text message to a designated number<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Generate_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID_Online\"><\/span><b>How to Generate Aadhaar Virtual ID Online?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Go to the UIDAI website at<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/uidai.gov.in\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/uidai.gov.in\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on &#8220;Virtual ID (VID) Generator&#8221; under Aadhaar Services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17139 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step-1-aadhar-300x140.webp\" alt=\"How to generate aadhaar virtual ID\" width=\"300\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step-1-aadhar-300x140.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step-1-aadhar.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and the captcha, then click &#8220;Send OTP&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17140 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step-2-aadhaar-300x148.webp\" alt=\"step 2 how to generate aadhaar virtual ID\" width=\"300\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step-2-aadhaar-300x148.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step-2-aadhaar.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Input the OTP received on your registered mobile number then click &#8220;Generate&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17141 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step-3-aadhaar-300x148.webp\" alt=\"step 3 how to generate aadhaar virtual ID\" width=\"300\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step-3-aadhaar-300x148.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step-3-aadhaar.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> You&#8217;ll see a message confirming your VID has been sent to your registered mobile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17142 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/d6xcmfyh68wv8.cloudfront.net\/blog-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step-4-aadhaar-300x142.webp\" alt=\"step 4 how to generate aadhaar virtual ID\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step-4-aadhaar-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/blog.razorpay.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step-4-aadhaar.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Check your mobile for an SMS containing your 16-digit VID and the last 4 digits of your Aadhaar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Generate_VID_Via_mAadhaar\"><\/span><b>How to Generate VID Via mAadhaar?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Download the mAadhaar app from either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Open the app and register if you haven&#8217;t done so already. Log in using your Aadhaar number and other necessary details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Navigate to the home screen and select \u201cGenerate Virtual ID.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Enter your Aadhaar number and the 4-digit captcha code.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 5<\/strong>: Click on \u201cRequest OTP\u201d to receive a One-Time Password (OTP) on your registered mobile number.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Input the OTP you receive on your mobile device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Click on \u201cGenerate VID\u201d to obtain your Virtual ID.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Related Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/aadhaar-card-download-by-mobile-number\/\">How To Download Aadhaar Card by Mobile Number?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID_Through_SMS\"><\/span><b>How to Get Aadhaar Virtual ID Through SMS?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Start by opening the app you use to send text messages on your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: In the new message, type \u201cGVID\u201d (just those four letters), then a space, and then the last four digits of your Aadhaar Number.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example: If your Aadhaar Number is 1234-5678-9123, type: \u201cGVID 9123\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Send this text message to the number 1947.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Check Your Messages: Wait for a reply. You\u2019ll get a new text with your Virtual ID (VID).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related Read: <\/b><a href=\"\u201chttps:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/aadhaar-card-download\/\u201d\"><b>How to Download an Aadhaar Card Using an Aadhaar Number?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_you_use_an_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID_instead_of_an_Aadhaar_Number\"><\/span><b>When should you use an Aadhaar Virtual ID instead of an Aadhaar Number?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should opt for an Aadhaar<\/span> Virtual ID<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> whenever an online service requests an Aadhaar number. Many platforms, including banks, telecom providers, and government websites, now accept VID for identity verification. For instance, when opening a new business account, you can use your VID instead of your Aadhaar number. Similarly, if you&#8217;re verifying customer identities for high-value transactions, encourage them to use their VID for added security.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_Aadhaar_ID_and_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID\"><\/span><b>Difference Between Aadhaar ID and Aadhaar Virtual ID<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Permanence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Aadhaar numbers are permanent, while VIDs are temporary and regenerable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: VIDs offer enhanced protection as they can be revoked and regenerated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data Access:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> VIDs don&#8217;t allow access to original Aadhaar information as it has an added layer of security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Storage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Institutions cannot save VIDs in their databases, unlike Aadhaar numbers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: VIDs are used for specific transactions, while Aadhaar is for long-term identification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Aadhaar_Virtual_ID\"><\/span><b>Advantages of Aadhaar Virtual ID\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhanced Security:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> VID adds a crucial second layer of protection, preventing authentication agencies from accessing the actual Aadhaar number and they receive only a UID token.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data Protection:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It&#8217;s impossible to derive the Aadhaar number from a VID, ensuring data security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Controlled Access:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> VID allows the sharing of specific information only, preventing misuse of essential details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Revocability:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unlike Aadhaar numbers, VIDs can be revoked and regenerated, significantly reducing the risk of duplication and long-term data exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aadhaar Virtual ID plays a vital role in safeguarding personal data while facilitating secure transactions. As a business owner or merchant, embracing VID can enhance your customers&#8217; trust and protect their information. With authentication agencies adapting to accept both Aadhaar numbers and VIDs, it&#8217;s time to integrate this secure option into your business practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Related Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/razorpay.com\/learn\/voter-id-aadhaar-card-link-check\/\">How To Check Aadhaar Card Voter ID Link Status Online?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Q.1) How do I find my virtual ID?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever necessary, the <\/span>VID number<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be sent to individuals via SMS on their registered mobile number. VID can also be retrieved by sending an SMS to the Aadhaar helpline number \u201c1947\u201d. The resident will have to type \u201cGVID Last 4 digits of Aadhaar Number\u201d and send it to 1947 through the registered Mobile Number.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q.2) Can I generate my VID if I have not linked my mobile with Aadhaar?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, currently Aadhaar VIDs can only be generated from the UIDAI portal through an OTP key. Hence, it&#8217;s mandatory to link your phone number to your Aadhaar number at the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q.3) Can I use my Aadhaar Virtual ID for all types of Aadhaar-based verifications?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can use your Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID) for most types of Aadhaar-based verifications. The VID is a 16-digit random number mapped to your Aadhaar number that can be used in place of the Aadhaar number for authentication and e-KYC services<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q.4) How does Aadhaar Virtual ID enhance security and privacy?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aadhaar Virtual ID enhances security and privacy by providing a temporary, revocable number for transactions. It masks your actual Aadhaar number, preventing unauthorised access to your personal information and reducing the risk of identity theft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q.5) Can someone else create a VID on my behalf?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, only you can create a VID for your Aadhaar. The process requires authentication through your registered mobile number, ensuring that only the Aadhaar holder can generate their VID.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q.6) If I forgot my VID, can I get a new one?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can easily generate a new VID if you&#8217;ve forgotten your current one. Simply follow the <\/span>VID generation <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">process again using any of the available methods (online, mAadhaar app, or SMS).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q.7) Can I use a VID for authentication methods like OTP, biometrics, or demographics verification?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can use your VID for various authentication methods, including OTP, biometrics, and demographics verification. It functions similarly to your Aadhaar number for these purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q.8) Do I need to give consent for verification when using a VID?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you still need to provide consent for verification when using a VID, just as you would with your Aadhaar number. The consent process ensures your awareness and approval of the authentication.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q.9) Can agencies store my VID?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, agencies are not allowed to store your VID. It&#8217;s designed for one-time use and shouldn&#8217;t be saved in any database. This feature further enhances your privacy and data security.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q.10) Does generating a new VID result in the same VID or a new one?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generating a new VID always results in a new, unique 16-digit number. Each VID is different, even if generated for the same Aadhaar number, providing fresh security for each transaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Q.11) What is the validity period of a VID?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A VID remains valid until you generate a new one. There&#8217;s no fixed expiry date, but for enhanced security, it&#8217;s recommended to generate a new VID periodically or before important transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get your Aadhaar VID and secure your data. 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