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It is essential to ensure that the mobile number is valid and active to avoid disruptions in accessing Aadhaar services.
The primary mobile number linked to Aadhaar is crucial for receiving OTPs for Aadhaar-based verifications or updates.
In an era where digital identity plays a crucial role in accessing essential services, managing Aadhaar linkages with mobile numbers has become an important aspect of ensuring convenience and security.
Why is a Mobile Number Linked To an Aadhaar Card?
A mobile number is essential for Aadhaar as it facilitates secure OTP-based authentication, enabling access to online services like eKYC, government subsidies, and banking transactions. It ensures seamless updates to Aadhaar details and adds a layer of security against identity theft. Additionally, the mobile linkage supports India’s Digital India initiatives by simplifying service delivery and improving transparency, making it a vital tool for accessing essential services conveniently and securely.
How Many Aadhaar Numbers Can Be Linked With The Same Mobile Number?
There is no restriction on the number of Aadhaar that can be linked with one mobile number. However, UIDAI advises you to link your own mobile number or mobile number you have better access to only with your Aadhaar as the same is used for various OTP-based authentication services.
A single mobile number can be linked to multiple Aadhaar numbers, but the exact number is not explicitly capped. This flexibility is possibly provided to accommodate scenarios like:
Family Usage: A single mobile number is often shared within families, especially in rural areas or among dependents.
Organisational Use: For businesses or institutions that use one mobile number for multiple Aadhaar-linked services.
However, each Aadhaar number must be linked to at least one mobile number to enable services like OTP-based authentication.
Aadhaar OTP
The primary mobile number linked to Aadhaar is crucial for receiving OTPs for Aadhaar-based verifications or updates.
It is essential to ensure that the mobile number is valid and active to avoid disruptions in accessing Aadhaar services.
Link Mobile Number To Aadhaar Card
If you have not registered your mobile number while enrolling for Aadhaar, you are required to visit an Aadhaar enrolment centre to get it registered. Even if you want to change the mobile number, you need to get it done via an Aadhaar enrolment centre.
The Aadhaar enrolment centre can be located by visiting at Bhuvan portal: https://bhuvan-app3.nrsc.gov.in/aadhaar.
