Aadhaar Card: Find Out Where Your Aadhaar is Being Used; Here’s How

G GOWTHAM
Your Aadhaar card is linked to so many services—bank accounts, mobile numbers, subsidies, and more. But do you know where it’s actually being used? Here’s a simple guide to track it:

1. Why You Should Track Your Aadhaar Usage

Fraudsters can misuse your Aadhaar for opening fake accounts, taking loans, or unauthorized services. Knowing where it’s used helps you stay safe and prevent identity theft.

2. uidai Provides a Simple Way

The Unique Identification Authority of India  has a tool to check your Aadhaar authentication history. It shows all services where your Aadhaar was used for verification.

3. Step 1: Visit the uidai Portal

Go to https://resident.uidai.gov.in and click on ‘Aadhaar Authentication History’. This is the official way to track your Aadhaar usage safely.

4. Step 2: Enter Your Details

You will need to enter:

  • Your 12-digit Aadhaar number
  • The last 6 digits of your registered mobile number
  • The security captcha
5. Step 3: Receive OTP

UIDAI will send an OTP to your registered mobile number. Enter it on the website to verify your identity.

6. Step 4: Check Your Aadhaar Usage

Once verified, you’ll see a list of all authentication attempts—including:

  • Banks and financial institutions
  • Telecom services
  • Government schemes
  • Other services using your Aadhaar
7. Step 5: Report Unauthorized Use

If you spot unauthorized or suspicious activity, immediately report it to UIDAI. You can lock your Aadhaar for e-KYC to prevent further misuse.

8. Tips to Protect Your Aadhaar

  • Never share your Aadhaar number or OTP publicly.
  • Enable Aadhaar locking/unlocking via UIDAI.
  • Use virtual IDs for online services instead of your actual Aadhaar number.
🔥 Bottom Line

Your Aadhaar is a key to your identity, but it can be misused if not monitored. Using UIDAI’s authentication history tool, you can stay in control, track usage, and protect yourself from fraud.

 

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