If you’re a salaried employee, you probably know that a part of your salary goes into your Provident Fund (PF) every month.
Your employer also contributes an equal amount, helping you build long-term savings that even earn annual interest.
Once you join a company, you’re given a PF account number and a UAN (Universal Account Number) — an important ID that lets you check your PF balance, view your passbook, or withdraw your money.
But here’s something many employees don’t know — the process to activate your UAN number has recently changed.
Let’s look at the new and simpler method to activate your UAN.
Earlier: The Old UAN Activation Method
Earlier, activating your UAN was done only through the EPFO website.
You had to:
Visit https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/
Click on the ‘Activate UAN’ option.
Enter your details and complete the activation process.
But now, there’s a new, more convenient way — you can do it right from your phone.
Now: The New and Easier UAN Activation Process
Step 1:
Download the Umang App on your smartphone from the Play Store or App Store.
Install and open the app.
Step 2:
Login by entering your required details.
Once inside, go to the ‘EPFO Services’ section.
Step 3:
Tap on ‘UAN Activation’, then select ‘UAN Services Through Face Auth’.
Follow the instructions, and your UAN number will be activated instantly.
After successful activation, you can log in to your PF account anytime to check your balance, download your passbook, or manage withdrawals — all through your phone.
