Activate your Universal Account Number (UAN) online for EPF access. Follow simple steps, enter required details, and quickly verify to access your EPF account and services easily.
UAN or Universal Account Number, is essential for accessing your PF records and ensuring all your savings are being credited to your account. In addition, accessing the UAN Member Portal through your UAN will help you simplify the various tasks that otherwise would have meant visiting your local Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation or EPFO office.
UAN (Universal Account Number) is a 12-digit number given to every employee who contributes to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF). It is provided by Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and remains same even if you switch jobs. UAN makes it easier for you to manage your PF accounts.
Activating your UAN on the EPFO portal is a simple process. Here is a step-by-step guide:
You will now receive a password on your registered mobile number, which you need to access your UAN account. Further, you are free to change the password, and you can do this by logging into the UAN Member Portal.
The UAN Member Portal allows you to perform several operations at one go and brings all your information under the shed of your UAN number.
Thus, it simplifies PF usage and gathers all necessary information to easily access at your comfort.
Follow these steps to activate your UAN online using the UMANG app:
Visit the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and install the UMANG app on your smartphone.
Open the app and navigate to the “EPFO Services” section. Under “UAN Services Through Face Auth,” select the “UAN Activation” option.
Fill in the necessary information, including:
UAN number
Aadhaar number
Aadhaar-linked mobile number
You will also need to provide consent for Aadhaar verification by selecting the consent checkbox.
Click on the “Send OTP” option to receive a verification code on your registered mobile number. If required, install the Aadhaar Face RD App and enter the OTP received.
The system checks and validates the linkage between your Aadhaar and UAN using EPFO records.
Proceed with the face authentication process by:
Accepting the consent declaration
Selecting the “Face Authentication” option
Completing the face scan through UIDAI verification
After successful verification, your UAN gets activated. The system sends your UAN details and temporary password through SMS and may also update your photograph and address in EPFO records.
Resetting your UAN password on the EPFO portal is a simple process. Here is a step-by-step guide:
Listed below are different ways to link Aadhar card with your UAN and PF:
Here are a few steps to link your Aadhar card with your UAN and PF using UMANG App:
Step 1: Download and install the UMANG App on your phone.
Step 2: Select the ‘eKYC Services’ option from the menu.
Step 3: Tap on ‘Aadhaar Seeding Option’.
Step 4: Enter your UAN (Universal Account Number).
Step 5: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
Step 6: Enter your Aadhaar number.
Step 7: You will receive another OTP for Aadhaar authentication.
Step 8: Once verified, your Aadhaar will be successfully linked to your UAN.
Here are a few steps to link your Aadhar card with your UAN and PF through EPFO e-KYC Portal:
Step 1: Go to the official EPFO portal.
Step 2: Click on the ‘For Employees’ section.
Step 3: Choose ‘Link UAN Aadhaar’.
Step 4: Enter your UAN and registered mobile number.
Step 5: You will receive an OTP for verification.
Step 6: Enter your Aadhaar number.
Step 7: Choose your preferred method for Aadhaar verification.
Step 8: Another OTP will be sent to your mobile number.
Step 9: Once verified, your Aadhaar will be linked with your UAN.
Here are a few steps to link your Aadhar card with your UAN and PF via EPFO Member portal:
Step 1: Visit the EPFO member portal: https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/
Step 2: Log in using your UAN and password.
Step 3: Under the ‘Manage’ section, click on ‘KYC’.
Step 4: Check the box for Aadhaar and input your Aadhaar number.
Step 5: Enter your name as it appears on Aadhaar.
Step 6: Click ‘Save’.
Step 7: Under ‘KYC Pending for Approval’, your employer’s name will appear once submitted.
Step 8: The Aadhaar status will show as ‘Verified by UIDAI’ after successful authentication.
Here are a few steps for UAN activation using Aadhar-based OTP:
In the next phase, UAN activation will also include biometric authentication using face-recognition technology for enhanced security and convenience.
You can know your Universal Account Number (UAN) by visiting the EPFO Member Portal and clicking on “Know Your UAN”. You will need to enter your registered mobile number, captcha code, and other details such as name, date of birth, Aadhaar/PAN/member ID to retrieve your UAN.
Activating your Universal Account Number (UAN) provides easier access to EPF-related services and helps streamline the management of your retirement savings. An active UAN allows employees to access important account details online and complete several EPFO services digitally.
Some key benefits of an active UAN include:
An active UAN also reduces the need for physical paperwork and manual processing, making EPF-related services more convenient and efficient. Employees with completed KYC can experience smoother PF transfers between employers and better transparency in account management.
Additionally, UAN helps consolidate PF records from multiple employers under a single account, allowing employees to view their complete contribution history and monitor long-term retirement savings more effectively.
Here is how the EPFO portal is helpful for an employee:
Employees can update personal details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, etc., by logging onto the UAN portal. However, these updates must match the information on their Aadhaar card for approval. Additionally, changes to the name and date of birth require employer authorisation.
Here is how you can obtain your UAN:
Here is how the UAN helps EPFO members:
UAN has been in operation since 2014 and has become very important as the entire process of maintaining PF records has moved online. Along with the simplicity of access, UAN also helps you keep track of your savings in a systematic way.
Also read: Download print your UAN card
To activate your Universal Account Number (UAN), you’ll need the following documents:
Aadhaar Card
PAN Card
Driving Licence
Passport
Voter ID
Bank account information, including IFSC code
Address proof
ESIC Card
The Universal Account Number (UAN) serves as a single umbrella that links all Provident Fund (PF) accounts of an individual. Before its introduction, tracking multiple EPF accounts was often challenging. With UAN, members can seamlessly transfer their PF balances from previous employers to the current account online. Activating UAN also enables members to access a wide range of EPFO’s online services with ease.
During UAN registration, employees may encounter certain issues. Below are some common problems along with ways to address them:
UAN numbers are an excellent way to keep your PF funds handy and will help you save your money secured all through your career until you feel the need to partially or fully withdraw it. Also, adopting this digital route allows you to maintain and supervise your money comfortably using the UAN portal and app.
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No, UAN registration and activation typically require online processes.
If your Aadhaar number is not linked in the EPFO database, you cannot initiate online PF withdrawal claims.
There are no charges for UAN registration and activation; it's a free process.
Aadhaar card, PAN card, bank account details along with IFSC, and any other identity proof or address proof if required.
An organisation employing 20 or more individuals must generate UAN for employees earning a salary of Rs. 15,000 or above.
No, you do not need to activate your UAN again when changing jobs. UAN is a universal number that remains the same throughout your career.
No, there is no fee for UAN registration. It is a free service provided by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation.
Yes, activating your UAN number is essential to access various online EPF services, including checking your PF balance, withdrawing savings, and updating KYC details.
You can verify your UAN number by visiting the EPFO portal, entering your UAN, and validating it through the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
You can activate your UAN without logging in by visiting the EPFO portal's UAN activation page, entering your UAN, mobile number, and member ID, and verifying through OTP.
UAN activation typically takes a few minutes to complete. Once you've entered your details and verified through OTP, your UAN should be activated instantly or within a short timeframe.
Employees must activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) to access all services on the EPFO portal. To do so, they should have their UAN, Member ID, Aadhaar number, and/or PAN details readily available.
You can activate your Universal Account Number (UAN) via the EPFO Member Portal by clicking "Activate UAN", then entering your UAN or Member ID, Aadhaar or PAN, name, date of birth, mobile number, and captcha. You’ll receive an OTP—enter it to complete activation and receive a password.
From August 2025, activation must be done using the UMANG App with Face Authentication Technology (FAT), allowing instant UAN activation and access.
The deadline for activating your UAN and linking Aadhaar for ELI scheme benefits was extended to June 30, 2025.
Previously, an earlier deadline of February 15, 2025 was in place, but this was further prolonged by EPFO.
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