In India’s formal employment structure, having a Universal Account Number (UAN) is essential for every employee contributing to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). The UAN is a permanent 12-digit number that allows you to track all your PF accounts across jobs and access your PF balance, transfer details,passbook, and more — all in one place.

Starting 1st August 2025, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has implemented a new digital process for UAN generation and activation using the UMANG App and Aadhaar-based Face Authentication.

In this comprehensive blog, we break down the 3-Step Process to check if you already have a UAN orgenerate one — as per the latest EPFO circular.

📘 What is UAN?

The Universal Account Number (UAN) is a unique identifier issued by the EPFO to employees covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. This number remains the same even if the employee changes employers.

3-Step Process to Know or Generate Your UAN

✅ STEP 1: Do You Already Know Your UAN?

Before taking any action, verify if you already have a UAN:

If YES – ✅ Share it with your new employer.

If NO / Don’t Know – ❓ Move to Step 2.

🔍 STEP 2: How to Find Your Existing UAN (Online Method)

If you’ve previously worked in a company registered under EPFO, follow these steps:

2A. Go to the EPFO Member Portal

🔗 https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/

2B. Click on “Know your UAN”

Enter your Aadhaar Number

Name as per Aadhaar

Date of Birth

Mobile number linked with Aadhaar

🔐 You’ll receive an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked number.

2C. UAN Found?

Yes – Note it down and share with your employer.

❌ No – Proceed to Step 3.

🆕 STEP 3: Generate New UAN via UMANG App (Mandatory from 1st August 2025)

This step is for first-time employees who’ve never been issued a UAN before.

3A. Download the UMANG App

📲 Android

📲 iOS

3B. Register with Aadhaar-Linked Mobile Number

Open the UMANG App and select EPFO services.

3C. Navigate to:

EPFO → Employee Centric Services → Generate UAN

✔ You will be prompted to perform Face Authentication using the Aadhaar Face RD App.

3D. Share the UAN with Your Employer

Once successfully generated, download your e-UAN card and share it with your employer for PF accountactivation.

📰 Latest EPFO Circular Reference

As per the latest EPFO circular:

Circular No. WSU/Member Profile/E-710137/2025-26/17, dated 30th July 2025, mandates the use of Aadhaar-based Face Authentication for UAN allotment.(https://unifiedportalmem. epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/)

📌 Key Changes:

Employer-based UAN allotment has been discontinued.

All UAN generation/activation must be done via UMANG App + Aadhaar verification.

Exemptions apply only to Nepal, Bhutan citizens, and International Workers.

📄 Important Tips

Your mobile number must be linked with Aadhaar.

UAN must be shared with your employer before the first PF deduction.

Complete your e-Nomination and e-KYC once your UAN is active.

Never generate multiple UANs. One UAN is valid for life.

📞 Need Help?

For technical assistance or clarification:

 📧 Email: helpdesk@epfindia.gov.in 📞 EPFO Toll-Free: 1800-118-005 📲  Or connect with your HR or statutory compliance advisor

🔚 Final Takeaway

The UAN system has now gone fully digital, transparent, and Aadhaar-integrated. With the rollout of Aadhaar-based Face Authentication Technology (FAT) on the UMANG App, employees can now generate or activate their UAN within minutes — no more dependency on employers.