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UAN : Activation and How to Generate UAN

Monika Mohan
Monika Mohan May 11, 2022 5 Min Read
Updated 2022/11/21 at 4:48 PM
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Do you have an EPF or PF account? If you’re working in an organisation of more than 20 employees and your basic salary is Rs 15,000 or below, you already have a PF account. This means, your UAN is also generated which is linked to your current PF account.

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What is UAN?How to Know your UAN Online?How to Know your UAN by SMS?How to Know your UAN by Missed Call?How to Activate your UAN? Benefits of UAN – For EmployeesHow to Generate UAN?UAN Activation: FAQs

Here, we will tell you how to know your UAN and how to activate your UAN by call, SMS and online.

What is UAN?

UAN or Universal Account Number is a 12-digit unique number which is assigned to every employee having an EPF account and contributes to the same.

This number is the identification of one’s PF account. It is used for EPF member login, to check their PF account balance, to check their most recent PF contribution. Without UAN, it can get substantially difficult to check PF balance and to withdraw PF amount, if and when needed.

How to Know your UAN Online?

Follow the steps given below to “Know Your UAN”:

Step 1: Visit the EPFO official website (epfindia.gov.in)

Step 2: Click on “Services” tab and then select the “For Employees” option.

Step 3: Select “Member UAN/Online Service (OCS/ OTCP)”.

Step 4: Click on “Know Your UAN” from the Important Links section.

Step 5: Enter your mobile number and Captcha. Next, Click on “Request OTP”.

Step 6: Enter the OTP that you received on this registered mobile number to know your UAN.

How to Know your UAN by SMS?

Another option to know your EPFO UAN is by SMS. For this, it is important that your mobile number is registered and updated in EPFO records. Send the following SMS to know your UAN:

“EPFOHO<UAN><LAN>” to 7738299899

Here, <LAN> is for the language in which you wish to receive the message. Language codes:

  • Hindi – HIN
  • English – ENG
  • Bengali – BEN
  • Telugu – TEL
  • Tamil – TAM
  • Gujarati – GUJ
  • Marathi – MAR
  • Punjabi – PUN

English is the default language. If you do not add the language code, you will get the reply in English.

How to Know your UAN by Missed Call?

Another option to know your UAN and to get your latest PF account balance, you can give a missed call to:

9966044425

Make sure to dial the abovementioned number using your registered mobile number only. After this call, you will receive an SMS containing your UAN, latest PF account balance and most recent PF contribution.

How to Activate your UAN?

  1. Go to EPFO official website.

2. Open “Services” tab and click on “for Employees”.

3. Click on “Member UAN/Online Service (OCS/ OTCP)”.

4. Under the Important Links section, click on “Activate UAN”.

5. Enter your UAN, Aadhaar, name, date of birth, mobile number and Captcha.

6. Read the declaration and click on it.

7. Hit the “Get Authorization Pin” button to proceed and activate your UAN.

Benefits of UAN – For Employees

An active UAN provides the employees with a host of services, viz.:

  • Online tracking of PF account balance
  • Online transfer of EPF accounts
  • Online checking of EPFO claim status
  • View EPF passbook online

How to Generate UAN?

To generate UAN for a new employee, the employer must follow the instructions given below:

  1. Visit the EPFO official website.
  2. Open “Services” section at the top of the homepage and select “For Employers”.
  3. Find “Online ECR/ Challan Submission/ OTCP” and click on it.
  4. Sign in using your establishment Username and Password.
  5. Open the “Member” section and select the “Register Individual” option.
  6. Enter employee details in the form thus opened and check the details.
  7. After checking properly, go to the “Approval” section to approve the details.
  8. Once the details are approved and submitted, a new UAN will be generated by the EPFO.
Read more about EPF:
EPF Balance Check EPF Correction Form EPF Passbook
EPF Calculator EPF Interest Rate EPF Pension
EPF Contribution EPF Online Claim EPF Premature Withdrawal
Read more about UAN:
UAN Link Aadhaar with UAN
Read more about EPFO:
EPFO E-Sewa EPFO Online Payment EPFO KYC Online Update
EPFO Establishment EPFO Member Portal EPFO Registration Process
Read more about EPF Forms:
EPF Form 10C EPF Form 19 EPF Withdrawal Form 31

UAN Activation: FAQs

1. How can I generate UAN for a new employee?

Log into EPFO Employer Login portal and then register for a new individual online. New UAN will be generated online.

2. Can I generate my own UAN?

Now, with the help of Direct UAN Allotment, employees can get their UAN generated without involving the employer. Click here to know more.

3. Is UAN same as PF account number?

No. Your UAN is a 12-digit unique and universal number and remains same throughout your life. PF account number can change as you join a new company. You can have multiple PF accounts and all these accounts are linked to your UAN.

4. Can I download my EPF passbook online?

Yes, EPF passbook can be downloaded using your UAN and Password at the EPF UAN Passbook portal or via the Umang mobile app.

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Posted by Monika Mohan
Monika Mohan is a writing enthusiast who has luckily turned her passion into profession. For the greens, she has an established foot in the personal finance sector and likes to put forth complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner, minus the jargons. Outside the penny lane, it’s all about poetry, mountains and single-malts.
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