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UAN - Universal Account Number

The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a special 12-digit number given to every employee in the EPF scheme in India. It helps combine all the EPF accounts of an employee under different employers into one.

The main purpose of the UAN is to combine all the EPF accounts an employee has with different employers into one account.

On this page, I will provide detailed information about UAN, member login and activation process, etc.

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You can navigate all services related to UAN by clicking the above button.

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A UAN provided by EPFO is mainly used to track PF balance and claim status.

To log in to the UAN portal, registered members have to follow the steps below:

Visit the EPF Member Portal at - unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in.
The homepage of the Universal Account Number Member e-SEWA portal will open.
Locate the login interface in the top-right corner of the homepage.

Enter your UAN, password, and the captcha code.
Click on "Sign In" to access your account.

Prerequisites

Install licensed Anti-Virus on your devices.
Update your system regularly.
Use complex passwords.
Don’t share passwords.

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If you have forgotten your password, click on the "Forgot Password" option below the sign-in button and follow the instructions to reset your password.

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After logging in, you can download or print your updated epfo passbook whenever you need. You also have the option to download or print your UAN Card. Additionally, you can update your KYC information as required.

Note - Filing nominations is mandatory for members under paragraphs 33, 34, and 61 of the EPF Scheme, 1952, and is required for online death claims (Forms 10-D, 20, and 5-IF). Members can file and update e-nominations during their service period.

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Know how to file e-Nomination.

UAN Number Activation

If your UAN Number has not been activated, you should follow these steps to activate it.

Visit the EPF Member Portal.
Navigate to the 'Important Links' section and click on the 'Activate UAN' link.

Enter the required details:
- Universal Account Number (UAN)
- Your registered mobile number
- Aadhaar number
- Name
- Date of birth
Enter the captcha code.
Click on 'Get Authorization PIN' to proceed.

You will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Click on 'I Agree' and enter the OTP as received. Finally, click on 'Validate OTP and Activate UAN' to complete the process.

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Instructions - Ensure that the Aadhaar number, name, and date of birth you enter match the details in EPFO records. Also, your mobile number should be valid and linked to your Aadhaar as per UIDAI records.

Know Your UAN

Click on the "Know Your UAN" link located in the 'Important Links' section.
Enter your 10-digit mobile number and the captcha code.
Click on "Request OTP".
Submit the OTP received on your mobile.

After submission, your UAN number will be displayed.

Download / Print UAN Card

Here are the steps to download and print your UAN Card:

Visit the EPFO portal.
Log in using your UAN, password, and the captcha code.
Select the "UAN Card" option.
Your card, displaying all your details, will appear on the screen.
Click the download icon to save the card as a PDF file.
Print the downloaded UAN card.

Registration

Employers are required to enroll with the EPFO if they have 20 or more employees. If an employee comes with a UAN from a previous job, this number should be given to the new employer. For employees who are new to the workforce, employers need to create a UAN for them.

To generate a new UAN for an employee:

Log into the Employer's EPF Portal with your credentials.
Go to 'Register Individual' under the 'Member' tab.
Enter the employee's details, including Aadhaar, PAN, and bank information.
Confirm the information in the 'Approval' section.

Once approved, the EPFO will issue a new UAN for the employee, which the employer can link to their PF account.

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If you work in the unorganized sector and want a UAN, you can register on the E-Shram portal to obtain your UAN card.

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An unorganized worker is someone who works in the unorganized sector, such as a home-based, self-employed, or wage worker, and is not covered by ESIC or EPFO. The unorganized sector typically consists of small establishments employing fewer than 10 workers who do not fall under ESIC and EPFO regulations.

UAN Portal Services

After logging in, the portal provides the following online services to EPF account holders:

Category	Service	Description
General Access	EPF Overview	Retrieve detailed information about your EPF accounts.
Profile Viewing	Personal Information	Access details such as UAN, name, birth date, gender, relation's name, contact numbers, email, and other personal attributes.
Employment History	Track Service	Review all PF account numbers linked to your UAN during job changes.
Card Services	Access UAN Card	View and download your UAN card directly.
Financial Records	Passbook Services	Log in to view detailed entries in your EPF passbook, including contributions and totals.
Account Management	Modify PF Account Details	Update personal and employment details linked to your PF account.
Personal Updates	Adjust Basic Info	Correct or update your name and birth details.
Contact Updates	Change Contact Info	Modify your registered mobile number and email address.
Identity Verification	KYC Updates	Fill or revise KYC details such as bank, PAN, Aadhaar, and passport information.
Beneficiary Management	Setup E-Nomination	Online addition and management of nominees for the PF account.
Security Settings	Password Management	Modify the password used for accessing the EPFO portal.
Claims and Transfers	PF Withdrawals and Transfers	Initiate requests for partial or complete withdrawals, handle account transfers, check claim statuses, and download necessary documents like Annexure K for specific transfers.

Features & Benefits

The UAN centralizes employee data, making verification processes easier for employers and the EPF organization. It allows the EPFO to access bank and KYC details without employer input and track employees' job changes.

This has led to fewer premature EPF withdrawals. UAN also offers several online services, including:

Access and download of PF passbook and UAN card.
Viewing organization and pension details.
Updating KYC and personal information.
Downloading various PF forms.
Tracking EPF claim status.

Helpdesk

Detail	Information
UAN Helpdesk Number	1800-118-005
Email ID	employeefeedback@epfindia.gov.in
Operating Hours	9:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

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For all questions and answers, you can read the UAN FAQs PDF.

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