EPFO Update: Employees Can Now Activate UAN Without Employer Assistance

If you've recently joined a job or just got your Universal Account Number (UAN) for your Provident Fund (PF), there's good news. You can now activate your UAN entirely online without needing your employer's or HR department's assistance. Finance influencer Udayan Adhye recently described how this Aadhaar-based activation is done—and it only takes a few minutes!

Step-by-Step UAN Activation Process

To activate your Provident Fund UAN online, visit the official EPFO Unified Member Portal. Click on "Activate UAN". Next, provide your name, date of birth, and Aadhaar number as per the display on your Aadhaar card. It's important to ensure that these details match your Aadhaar, or the process may fail.

Get OTP and Activate Instantly

Once you have entered your Aadhaar information, you will be sent a One-Time Password (OTP) on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Input the OTP, and your UAN will be activated instantly. You'll also receive your login credentials through SMS. That's that quick and easy.

What You Can Do After UAN Activation

Once you get your UAN activated, you can accomplish much without your employer's involvement. You can view your PF passbook, check your monthly contributions, or even withdraw money—online. You can also update your KYC information, like your bank account number, on the portal itself.

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A Big Step Towards Digital PF Services

This Aadhaar-based activation of UAN at one go is a big step in user-friendly EPFO services. It is time-saving and devoid of the necessity to wait for anyone's approval. If you have not activated your UAN as yet, now is the ideal time to do so on your own—fast and secure.