{"id":7090,"date":"2025-06-26T09:58:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/?post_type=glossary&p=7090"},"modified":"2025-06-26T09:58:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:58:20","slug":"uan-registration","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/uan-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"UAN Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Universal Account Number (UAN)<\/a> is a 12-digit unique identifier assigned to employees contributing to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF<\/a>) in India. It serves as a centralized platform to manage multiple EPF accounts under different employers, simplifying the process of tracking and managing provident fund contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is UAN?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UAN is a unique number provided by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to each EPF member. It remains constant throughout an employee’s career, regardless of job changes. All EPF accounts (Member IDs) assigned by different employers are linked to this single UAN, enabling seamless management of provident fund activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Generate UAN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Through Employer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you join a new organization, your employer will initiate the UAN generation process by submitting your details to the EPFO. Once generated, the UAN will be communicated to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Self-Generation via EPFO Portal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your employer hasn’t provided a UAN, you can generate it yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Visit the EPFO Member Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Click on “Direct UAN Allotment by Employees.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify with the OTP sent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Provide the required personal and KYC details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Upon successful verification, your UAN will be generated and sent to your registered mobile number.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Activating Your UAN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    After obtaining your UAN, activation is necessary to access EPFO services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Go to the EPFO Member Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Click on “Activate UAN.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Enter your UAN, Member ID, Aadhaar, or PAN, along with your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Click on “Get Authorization PIN.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Enter the OTP received on your mobile and click “Validate OTP and Activate UAN.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Upon successful activation, you will receive a password on your registered mobile number to access the portal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Logging into the EPFO Portal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Once your UAN is activated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Visit the EPFO Member Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Enter your UAN and the password received during activation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Complete the CAPTCHA and click “Sign In.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        You can now access various services, including checking your PF balance, downloading the passbook, updating KYC details, and filing claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Additional Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n