By Sheetal Kumari | March 3, 2025

Moneycontrol PF Team| Aug 4, 2025

UMANG Alert: UAN Activation Now Mandatory! Here’s How

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From Aug 1, 2025, UAN can only be created via Face Authentication on UMANG.

UAN Activation Now Must on UMANG

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A govt app for all e-services, including EPF access.

What Is UMANG?

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Needed to use EPF services like claim, balance, and KYC.

Why UAN Activation?

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Only foreign workers, Nepal & Bhutan citizens.

Who Is Exempt?

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Get, activate, or update UAN via face scan—no employer help.

What’s New on UMANG?

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Install UMANG & Aadhaar Face RD app.

What You Need

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Go to UAN Allotment > Enter Aadhaar > Face scan > Get UAN via SMS.

New UAN? Here’s How

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Enter UAN & Aadhaar > OTP > Face scan > UAN active.

Activate Existing UAN

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Face scan auto-updates EPFO records via UIDAI.

Update Activated UAN

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Download e-card, file claims, check balance right away.

Instant EPF Access Post Activation

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