How to find phone numbers registered in your name and block those that aren’t yours

• The Sanchar Saathi portal allows you to find mobile numbers registered in your name.
• You can disconnect numbers not registered by you or which are no longer in use.
• Here’s how you can easily track numbers registered in your name.

When you seek a new phone number, one of the things that you need to provide is some proof of your identity. This prevents misuse and allows the authorities to pin down the person responsible for a crime, when it’s committed.

However, there may be some numbers registered in your name that you may not be aware about. It is important to keep track of the phone numbers registered in your name and block unknown numbers.

The Department of Telecommunications has set up the Sanchar Saathi portal for just this purpose. This portal allows you to track the phone numbers registered in your name and also block unknown numbers.

How to find phone numbers registered in your name

To begin, go to the Sanchar Saathi portal here.

• Now, enter your phone number and the captcha shown in the image.
• Click on “Validate captcha” and you will receive an OTP on your phone.
• Enter the OTP and click on “Login”.

Once you click on ‘login’, you will be shown the numbers registered in your name.

In addition to showing the numbers registered under your name, you will get three options –

• Not My Number
• Not Required
• Required

The option “Not My Number” indicates that the number is active without your knowledge and should be disconnected.

The option “Not Required” is for those numbers that are active but you no longer require them. They will also be disconnected.

The option “Required” is for those numbers which you are currently using and no action is required.

How to disconnect unknown numbers registered in your name

You can disconnect unknown numbers registered in your name by selecting “Not My Number” and clicking on “Report”.

If you want to disconnect a number registered by you but which is no longer being used, click on “Not Required” and click on “Report.

Sanchar Saathi portal to track and block lost phones

The Sanchar Saathi portal can also be used to track and block lost phones to prevent misuse. You can use this guide to know how to track your lost phones or block them.

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