Aadhaar - Mobile number linking with OTP from Jan 01, 2018

 

Mobile number and Aadhaar linking can be done at home from January 1, 2018 using a voice-guided system with a one-time password (OTP).

Mobile users were requested to link phone numbers with Aadhaar for security concerns; a large number of persons did this process with some difficulties by visiting the customer centers of mobile companies.

The last date for linking Aadhaar and mobile number is February 06, 2018, failing which their mobile number may be disconnected.

Mobile users feel that An OTP-based system is the most convenient process to get their numbers linked with Aadhaar, comparing to the existing system where biometric machines have not functioned properly at outlets of mobile companies sometimes, or centers were located at a distance.

OTP system process chart

• Mobile user needs to call the Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) from their mobile number,
• Users can opt Regional languages/English.
• Users will then need to give the consent for verification with the Aadhaar number, following which he/she receives an OTP used to complete the process.
• Once the OTP of the person so keyed in is verified to be correct, the number is verified within a certain period.

Announcing the commencement of the OTP-based process, began from November 15, 2017, and then from December 01, 2017. Finally the permission was granted on December 01, 2017 by UIDAI.