Link Aadhaar with Idea Number

It is mandatory for you to link all of your mobile numbers with Aadhaar irrespective of the fact whether your number is prepaid or postpaid. In case of more than one number, you are still required to link all of your mobile numbers with your Aadhaar card. Moreover, if you choose to link your Aadhaar card with your mobile number, then this provides the government a way to verify your data. In order to use the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) services launched by the government, it is important to link your Aadhaar card to your mobile number. This mobile number can then be used to avail various Aadhaar card related services by receiving the OTP in the form of SMS. Moreover, this mobile number can also be used to retrieve the Aadhaar card in case it is lost. You can link your Aadhaar card with your Idea number either offline or online. Both the methods are given below.

Link Aadhaar with Idea Mobile Number Online

The government has mandated that telecom carriers offer the option to integrate mobile connections with Aadhaar using OTP-based verification. However, this service is only available to those who have previously registered their mobile number with Aadhaar. If you have numerous mobile numbers and one of them is not connected to Aadhaar, you will need to visit the Idea Store to have it confirmed. The steps for connecting your Idea mobile number to Aadhaar using OTP are as follows:

• Dial 14546, the toll-free number from your mobile phone
• Choose whether you are a citizen of India or an NRI
• Press 1 to agree to the re verification of your mobile number using Aadhaar
• Enter your Aadhaar card number and press 1 to confirm
• Your registered mobile number receives an OTP
• Allow Idea Mobile to access your name, picture, and DOB from the UIDAI database
• The IVR system reads out the last four digits of your Idea mobile number
• Enter the OTP obtained on your phone
• To complete the re verification procedure, press 1.

Link Aadhaar with Idea Mobile Number Offline

Another method to link your Aadhaar card to your Idea mobile connection is via the offline method. This method is simple and can be carried out easily. All you need to do is just follow the steps given below:

• Visit your local Idea centre
• Provide your Idea mobile number as well as your Aadhaar number
• A 4-digit verification code will be sent to your mobile number
• Provide this code to the Idea shop executive
• Now provide your biometric/fingerprint information
• Within 24 hours, you will receive a confirmation SMS
• To finish the re verification procedure, respond with 'Y.'

Link Aadhaar with Idea Mobile Number through IVR

Mobile providers also have to give the option of associating Aadhaar to an Idea mobile number through IVR facility. You can link your Aadhaar card with your Idea mobile number within minutes using this facility. The process to link through IVR is as follows:

• Dial "14546" for Idea's toll-free number
• Follow the IVR prompts and pick the Aadhaar verification option
• Double enter your Aadhaar number
• Finally, confirm your response
• Your Aadhaar number will be connected to your own mobile number
• You will receive a confirmation SMS on your Idea mobile number.

These are some of the common ways to link your Aadhaar card to your Idea mobile number. Moreover, it is important for you to link your mobile number to your Aadhaar card in order to be able to use the UIDAI services launched by the government.