How to Activate UAN and What Makes It Essential for EPF Members

The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a unique 12-digit identification number assigned to every employee contributing to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) in India. Issued by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), UAN serves as a central hub for managing multiple PF accounts assigned to a single employee by different employers throughout their career.

Benefits of UAN

1. Centralized Management of EPF Accounts
   UAN links multiple PF accounts under one umbrella, making it easier for employees to manage and track all contributions, regardless of job changes.
   
   
2. Easy PF Transfer While Changing Jobs
   With UAN, transferring PF from an old employer to a new one becomes seamless and can be done online without paperwork.

Online Access to PF Details
UAN allows users to view their PF balance, download the passbook, and check contribution history at any time through the EPFO portal or UMANG app.

Quicker PF Withdrawals
PF withdrawal processes are faster when your UAN is KYC-verified and active. Online claims can be submitted without visiting any EPFO office.

SMS Alerts for Every Contribution
Employees receive SMS notifications for every PF deposit made by their employer, ensuring transparency and awareness.

Auto Portability of PF Accounts
When you switch jobs, your new employer can link your existing UAN to the new PF account, avoiding the need to open a fresh one each time.

Secure and Transparent
UAN ensures data security and transparency by letting employees monitor the entire activity related to their PF account.

How to Activate UAN

Follow these simple steps to activate your UAN online:

1. Visit the EPFO Portal
   Go to https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/
   
   
2. Click on ‘Activate UAN’
   Find this option under the “Important Links” section on the homepage.
   
   
3. Enter Required Details
   Fill in:
   
   
   • UAN number (provided by employer)
     
     
   • Name

Date of birth

Mobile number

Email ID (optional)

Captcha code

Get OTP on Your Mobile
Submit the form to receive a one-time password (OTP) on your registered mobile number.

Verify and Set Password
Enter the OTP and create a strong password. Once done, your UAN is activated.

Login and Access
After activation, you can log in to your EPFO account using your UAN and password.

What You Need Before Activation

• UAN (Ask your employer if you don’t have it)
  
• Registered mobile number
  
• Basic KYC details like Aadhaar, PAN, and bank account (for complete access)