EPFO Shifts UAN Activation: Do This on Umang Now

EPFO has shut down UAN activation on its main portal. Now, all employees must activate their Universal Account Number only through the Umang app. If you haven't done this yet, you can't access your PF balance, file claims, or transfer funds.

Here's what happened: EPFO has permanently disabled the UAN activation option on its member portal; employees can no longer complete this step at epfindia.gov.in.. UAN activation is now exclusively available on the Umang mobile app, a central government platform hosting over 1,200 government services.. Employees who already have an active UAN are unaffected; only those yet to activate — typically new joiners or dormant members — need to complete this on Umang..

What you should do: Download the Umang app (available on Android and iOS), search for 'EPFO', and select 'Employee Centric Services' to activate your UAN using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.. Check with your HR department that your Aadhaar number, PAN, and mobile number are correctly seeded against your UAN — mismatched KYC blocks Umang activation entirely.. Once activated, log into the EPFO member portal using your UAN and password to verify your passbook, employer contributions, and nomination details are all up to date..

After UAN activation on Umang, immediately enable SMS alerts under your EPFO profile — you'll get a text every time your employer deposits your monthly PF contribution, making it easy to catch any shortfall or delay.

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