Overview: Masked Aadhaar protects your privacy by hiding the first eight digits of your Aadhaar number. This guide explains how to download a masked Aadhaar card online through the UIDAI portal, DigiLocker, and mAadhaar app. Learn the step-by-step process, password format, troubleshooting tips, and practical applications for secure e-KYC verification in financial services. Aadhaar number Enrollment number Virtual ID What is a Masked Aadhaar ? A masked Aadhaar option lets you mask the first 8-digits of your Aadhaar number, while the other 4 digits will be visible. When you download this version of your Aadhaar , your photo, QR code, demographic information, and other details will still be present. Masked Aadhaar implies replacing of first 8 digits of Aadhaar number with “xxxx-xxxx” while only last 4 digits of the Aadhaar Number are visible.
