Primary mobile number linked to Aadhaar is important for getting OTP for Aadhaar-based verification or updates.
In an era where digital identity plays a crucial role in accessing essential services, managing Aadhaar link with mobile number has become an important aspect to ensure convenience and security.
Why is mobile number linked with Aadhaar card?
A mobile number is essential for Aadhaar as it facilitates secure OTP-based authentication, enabling access to online services such as eKYC, government subsidies and banking transactions. It ensures seamless updates to Aadhaar details and adds a layer of security against identity theft. Additionally, Mobile Linkage supports India’s Digital India initiative by simplifying service delivery and improving transparency, making it an important tool for accessing essential services conveniently and securely.
How many Aadhaar numbers can be linked with a single mobile number?
There is no restriction on Aadhaar number that can be linked to a mobile number. However, UIDAI advises you to link your own mobile number or mobile number only with your Aadhaar as it is used for various OTP-based authentication services.
A A mobile number Can be linked to multiple Aadhaar numbers, but a specific number is not explicitly locked. This flexibility is likely to be provided to accommodate such circumstances:
Family Use: A single mobile number is often shared among families, especially in rural areas, or among dependents.
Institutional Use: For businesses or organizations 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 such as OTP-based authentication.
Aadhaar OTP
Primary mobile number linked to Aadhaar is important for getting OTP for Aadhaar-based verification or updates.
It is important to ensure that the mobile number is valid and active to avoid hurdles in accessing Aadhaar services.
Link mobile number with Aadhaar card
If you have not registered your mobile number while registering for Aadhaar, you need to visit the Aadhaar Enrollment Center to get it registered. Even if you want to change mobile number, you need to do it through Aadhaar Enrollment Center.
This Aadhaar Enrollment Centre Bhuvan portal can be found by visiting: https://bhuvan-app3.nrsc.gov.in/aadhaar.