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“The mask Aadhaar option allows you to mask your Aadhaar number in your downloaded e-Aadhaar. Masked Aadhaar number implies replacing of first 8 digits of Aadhaar number with some characters like “xxxx-xxxx” while only last 4 digits of the Aadhaar Number are visible,” said the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on their website.
An Aadhaar can very well serve as an proof of identification in places where it is required like when entering a pub or cinema hall or hotels, etc. In such situations you need not share your entire Aadhaar number for you can use a Masked Aadhaar and still prove your identity. Know here how.