EPFO UAN Activation Online: Step-By-Step Guide To Activate UAN Using UMANG App

EPFO UAN Activation Update: If you are a new employee or need to activate your EPFO Universal Account Number (UAN), there is an important update. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has discontinued the option to activate UANs through its Unified Member Portal. UAN activation can now only be completed through the government-backed UMANG mobile application using Aadhaar-based Face Authentication (FAT).

This change is part of EPFO's upgraded Unified Member Portal, introduced on July 3 following a major system upgrade aimed at enhancing security, reliability, and user experience.

Under the new system, members who wish to activate an existing UAN or generate a new one must complete the process exclusively through the UMANG app using Aadhaar-based facial authentication.

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EPFO UAN Activation: How to Activate Your UAN

According to the official EPFO website (https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/), UAN activation is now available only through the UMANG mobile application. New UAN generation has also been shifted exclusively to the app.

Step-by-Step Guide to Activate Your UAN

Step 1: Download the UMANG app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Step 2: Open the app and navigate to the EPFO Services section.

Step 3: Select the UAN Activation option under "UAN Services through Face Authentication".

Step 4: Complete the verification process using Aadhaar-based face authentication.

Step 5: Follow the on-screen steps to finish the setup. Once the process is complete, your UAN will be successfully activated.

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What Is UMANG App?

The Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance (UMANG) is an integrated digital platform developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD). It serves as a single gateway for citizens to access more than 1,700 services offered by central, state, and local government departments.

The UMANG app supports around 22 regional languages, making government services accessible to users across India. It also uses Aadhaar-based authentication and advanced encryption standards to help ensure the security of users' personal information.

Along with making the UMANG app mandatory for UAN activation, EPFO has introduced a redesigned user interface for its Unified Member Portal. According to the organisation, the upgraded portal is designed to deliver faster, more secure, and more reliable online services.