How to Activate UAN Number — EPFO EPF Activation Guide
Your UAN (Universal Account Number) is allotted by EPFO. To use the member portal — check EPF balance, download passbook, or claim PF — you must first activate your UAN. Here’s how.
Before You Start — Requirements
| Requirement |
Details |
| UAN |
12-digit number from your employer or salary slip |
| Mobile Number |
Linked with Aadhaar (for OTP) |
| Date of Birth |
As per EPF records |
| Aadhaar / PAN |
For identity verification |
Step-by-Step UAN Activation
- Go to the EPFO Member Portal: unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in
- Click “Activate UAN” under the Important Links section.
- Enter your UAN, Name, Date of Birth, and Mobile Number.
- Enter the Captcha and click Get Authorization PIN.
- Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile.
- Set your password — your UAN is now activated.
- Log in using your UAN and the new password.
🏭 Open EPFO Member Portal
Common Activation Errors & Fixes
| Error |
Fix |
| “Member details not found” |
Contact employer to update KYC on EPFO |
| OTP not received |
Ensure mobile is Aadhaar-linked; retry after 10 mins |
| “UAN already activated” |
Use “Forgot Password” on member portal login page |
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