EPFO UAN Shift: Activate Your PF in 3 New Steps
EPFO has stopped UAN activation on its member portal. You now must use the UMANG app with Aadhaar-based face authentication to activate or generate your UAN and access EPF services.
Skipping this step could freeze your ₹5,000/month PF access longer than a missed EMI would
Your UAN activation just moved — old method no longer works
Key Takeaways
Download the UMANG app from Google Play or App Store if you haven't already — it's free and officially supported by the government.
Keep your Aadhaar number and registered mobile number handy before starting UAN activation — face authentication requires both.
Check that your Aadhaar is linked to your active mobile number; if not, visit your nearest Aadhaar enrolment centre before attempting activation.
EPFO has stopped UAN activation on its member portal. You now must use the UMANG app with Aadhaar-based face authentication to activate or generate your UAN and access EPF services.
Here's what happened: EPFO has disabled UAN activation on its official member portal — the old method no longer works for new or existing users.. Members must now use the UMANG app and complete Aadhaar-based Face Authentication to activate their UAN.. This shift is part of EPFO's push toward biometric verification to reduce fraud and unauthorised PF withdrawals..
What you should do: Download the UMANG app from Google Play or App Store if you haven't already — it's free and officially supported by the government.. Keep your Aadhaar number and registered mobile number handy before starting UAN activation — face authentication requires both.. Check that your Aadhaar is linked to your active mobile number; if not, visit your nearest Aadhaar enrolment centre before attempting activation..
If your face authentication fails repeatedly, UMANG allows you to raise a grievance directly — faster than calling EPFO's helpline 1800-118-005.
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