How to Link Aadhaar with the mobile number online : One of the strict instructions placed by the GOI of India in the recent times was linking mobile number with Aadhaar. There was an old circular/notice that instructed the user to link the mobile number with Aadhaar within a deadline or else the mobile number could get deactivated. However, the deadline was postponed to 31st March on the order from the Supreme Court.
Today, there are no options online in UIDAI official website to link Aadhaar with the mobile number, but, both telecom operators and UIDAI provides a total of 3 new methods to link mobile number with Aadhaar.
- IVR-OTP method
- Telecom operators toll-free number
- Visiting store or retailer
PS: These are the only 3 methods that allow you to link Aadhaar with the mobile number, and they can be used only if you already have an Aadhaar registered mobile number. Please understand that registering mobile number and linking mobile number is entirely a different process.
1. IVR- OTP method
Linking and re-verifying mobile number with Aadhaar card can be done with this method.
Here is the step by step procedure to make use of this service.
Step 1: Dial 14546
Step 2: As the call connects, the IVR will ask you to choose the country of origin with two options “Indian” or “NRI”, select the nationality as requested and instructed.
Step 3: Next the IVR will ask you to provide the consent to verify the Aadhaar by instructing you pressing the number “1”
Step 4: Now, the IVR will request you to enter the “ Aadhaar number” and press 1 as for confirmation, you should enter the Aadhaar number and press 1 for confirmation
Step 5: Next, a text message with an OTP code will be sent to your registered mobile number, meanwhile, the IVR will request you provide the consent to access the personal details like photo, DOB, name from the UIDAI database. Kindly provide the consent as instructed.
Step 6: Once, you have pressed the button as instructed for the consent to access the UIDAI database, the IVR will read out the last 4 digits of your mobile number, if the number is correct you will be requested to enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number as confirmation and end of process.
Step 7: Now press 1 and the mobile number is linked
Now you will receive a text message on your phone with details of linking and acknowledgment.
2. Telecom operators toll-free number
Verifying the mobile number if linked or not can be done using this method.
Step 1: Call your Telecom operator’s toll-free number
Step 2: Select language as instructed by the IVR and then from the Menu she provides, select the option “Link Aadhaar with Mobile Number”
Step 3: The IVR will request you to enter the “Aadhaar number”, enter the number carefully and confirm the entry by pressing 1 as instructed by the IVR.
Step 4: The mobile number will be verified and on successful completion, you will receive a confirmation message on your mobile number.
These are the 2 of only 3 methods to link your mobile number with Aadhar number.
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