How to activate UAN with PF number?

You can easily activate UAN with your PF number just visit EPFO Member Portal and enter your details, verify an OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

Can I activate my UAN myself?

Yes, you can easily activate your UAN yourself through EPFO portal or UMANG App.

Why do I have two UAN numbers?

When an employee changes jobs but does not disclose previous UAN or if the previous employer does not file the correct date of exit. The new employer does not have any clue about the previous UAN and creates a new one.

Are UAN and PF numbers the same?

No, UAN and PF numbers are not the same.

How long will it take to activate UAN?

UAN activation happens immediately after you complete the activation process.

How to Generate, Activate and Use UAN for EPF Services

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Universal Account Number (UAN) is an important credential to avail EPF services if you’re a salaried employee in India. UAN is issued by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and serves as a single identity for all your PF accounts across different jobs. Whether you are activating UAN for the first time, switching employers. It is required to understand how to generate, activate and login using UAN. In this blog we will discuss UAN activation.

What is UAN?

UAN is a 12-digit number which is assigned to each salaried employee by employees provident fund organisation (EPFO) This number serves as a point of access through which managing PF becomes easier. It access PF accounts of different employers switched throughout your career. This enables them to easily teach and access PF balance using a single number.

Features of UAN

EPFO offers several benefits which can be used only after UAN generation and activation. Here are the features offered by UAN-

Easy balance checks-

UAN offers easy EPF balance checks using the EPFO portal any time by just entering the details on the portal.

Access to EPF passbook-

Easy Viewing or downloading of EPF passbook for employees having UAN on the EPFO portal.

Single access point-

UAN is linked to employees' different member IDs by different employers which lets them access the details related to all the companies using this single number.

Claim deductions

Universal account number is also linked to the PAN and Aadhaar of the employee which makes tax deduction claims easier whenever filing an ITR.

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How can Employers Generate UAN for New Joinees Not Having UAN?

UAN Activation is possible when a UAN number is generated. Here is how can employers generate UAN for new joinees not having UAN-

Employers login to employer portal using ID and password
Click on “Register Individual”

Check the box of previous employment as NO.

Now, go to “Member” section
Enter details of employees like PAN, Aadhaar, bank details, etc.
Next Approve all details
A new UAN is generated
Now, employers can link employee UAN with the PF account.

How can an Employee Generate his UAN?

UAN activation is generally done by the employer but an employee can also generate it on his own. Now you can easily do so through Aadhaar-based face authentication on UMANG App. Follow these steps for this-

Download UMANG App from play store or App store
Login the App

Now select EPFO services
Click on UAN services through Face Authentication
Next choose UAN allotment and Activation

Enter Aadhaar Number and registered mobile number

Click on the checkbox to agree
Enter the OTP received
Verify OTP
Next Camera will take live photo
Once its successful matching with Aadhaar database
Now, UAN is generated
It is shared with you on your registered mobile number
Once generated, UAN cards can be downloaded from UMANG App or EPFO portal.

How to Know UAN?

Once the UAN is generated it is required to know your UAN. UAN activation requires a UAN number for logging in to the EPFO Portal. Here is how to know your UAN-

Visit member portal
Check Important Links
Click on the Know your UAN option

Enter mobile number and captcha code
An OTP will be generated which will be shared to the mobile number

Enter the OTP and captcha code
Now validate the OTP

A screen will be visible displayed OTP validated
Now enter name, Date of Birth
Select any one from the Member ID, Aadhaar or PAN
Enter the details
Enter captcha code
Next click on show my UAN

Now, UAN will be displayed on the screen.

Documents Required for UAN Activation-

Here are the document required to activate UAN number-

Proof of identity like Aadhaar, Passport, Driving license, Voter ID and PAN card
Proof of Address like rental agreement, ration card, etc.
Bank account details and IFSC Code
ESIC Card

How to Activate UAN Online?

Employees must know their UAN number, member ID and Aadhaar or PAN number for UAN activation. Here is how you can complete UAN activation online-

Visit
Check Important links

Click on Activate UAN option
Next enter member ID, UAN, Aadhaar or PAN Card details
Enter name, DOB and mobile number

Enter the captcha code
Click the checkbox for consent
Next click on get Authorisation PIN

An OTP will be generated which will be shared on the mobile number
Enter the OTP
Click on validate OTP
Next click on activate UAN
Now, login password will be received on the mobile number
You can use this password for login.

How to Perform UAN Activation on UMANG

Here is complete UAN activation through UMANG App-

Download and open the UMANG App
Login to your account

Click on the search bar
Enter EPFO to search
From the list of services on the screen

Click on the UAN activation option
Enter your UAN, name, mobile number.

An OTP will be generated which will be shared on the mobile number
After OTP Verification, UAN will be activated
You will receive a message with a password which you can use to login.

Once UAN activation is complete, the next step is to login to the EPFO portal. Here is how to login using UAN on the portal:

Visit EPFO login portal.

Enter UAN number
Enter password received on the registered mobile number.
Enter captcha code
Next, click on ‘Sign In’.
Once logged in
Now, you can reset your login password.

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How to Download UAN Card Online

Once UAN activation is complete, you can also download the UAN Card. Follow these simple steps to download the UAN Card -

Visit EPFO portal
Login using UAN and password.

Once logged in
Look for ‘View’ tab
Now click on ‘UAN Card’.
UAN Card which is linked to your account will appear
Now, click on the download option
Downloading UAN card is even possible using UMANG App

Conclusion

UAN activation is an important step in efficiently managing your Provident Fund account. Whether a new employee or switching jobs, UAN ensures your PF details remain centralised, secure, and accessible. With multiple options available from the EPFO portal to the UMANG App the process has become seamless and user-friendly. Make sure your UAN is active, your KYC is updated, and your contact details are correct to enjoy hassle-free access to your EPF balance, passbook, and withdrawal facilities.