Epfo uan activation guide: If you are employed and your PF account under EPFO (Employees Provident Fund Organization), then it becomes very important for you to activate the Universal Account Number (UAN). With this, crores of employees of the country will be able to get PF -related services fast through digital platforms. EPFO has recently released a visual guide explaining the process in an easy and phased manner.
Why is it necessary to activate UAN?
The UAN ie Universal Account Number is actually a permanent number of 12 digits. This issues EPFO. This adds all the PF accounts of the employee to one place. When a person changes the job, his new PF account is linked to the old UAN. This makes it quite easy to track PF balance, watch passbook, update KYC and to claim claims.
In case of not being activated, neither PF passbook can be seen nor online claim can be filed. Therefore, activating UAN is not only necessary, but also mandatory.
How to do UAN activation?
EPFO has explained the process of activating UAN in six easy steps:
- Step 1: Go to EPFO’s official website epfindia.gov.in.
- Step 2: Go to the “Important Links” section and click on “Activate Uan”.
- Step 3: Fill your UAN number, Aadhaar number, full name, date of birth and Aadhaar.
- Step 4: Agree for OTP verification.
- Step 5: Click on the “Get Pin” button and you will get OTP on your mobile.
- Step 6: Activate UAN by entering OTP. Now your account is ready for EPFO’s online services.
These services are available after UAN is activated
After UAN activation, employees can check PF balance, download passbooks and file claims. Apart from this, information about PF transfer, KYC updates and the amount deposited by the employer can also be seen.
Keep these things in mind
- While activating UAN, enter the same mobile number that is linked to your Aadhaar.
- Fill all the information according to Aadhaar, otherwise OTP will not be available.
- Once activated, set the password for the login and keep it safe.
EPFO’s focus on digital initiative
EPFO is constantly changing its system according to the Digital India initiative. Due to this, most of the services related to PF are getting to employees sitting at home. This process is especially important for those who change jobs repeatedly or who do not get timely information from HR.
EPFO has already made UAN mandatory to link Aadhaar, PAN and bank account. Now this process of activation is easy, users will benefit on a large scale. If there is a problem during UAN activation, you can ask for necessary help by contacting EPFO Helpdesk or EPFO Twitter handle @SocialePfo.
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