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The EPFO circular specifies the process by which provident fund members can get and activate their UAN immediately.
It is worth noting that the UAN is one of the most crucial documents in EPF. (Photo Credits: X)
The process of assigning and activating a Universal Account Number (UAN) is now simpler thanks to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). According to a circular issued by the retirement fund organisation, three new features have been added to the UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) app to provide a smooth experience for staff members and EPF members by utilizing Aadhaar’s Face Authentication Technology (FAT).
The circular states that EPF members must download both the Aadhaar Face RD and UMANG apps from the Play Store. After it is installed, users can use their smartphones to obtain and activate their UAN without assistance from employers or EPFO representatives.
Check The Three new features for UMANG App activation and UAN allocation
The UMANG app offers the following services to recently recruited EPF members:
– Direct UAN Allotment and Activation: This service is intended for users who wish to generate and activate a UAN immediately but do not currently have one.
– UAN Activation for Existing UANs: This is for EPF members who do not yet have their UAN activated but already have one.
– Face Authentication for Already Activated UANs: For face recognition-based database updates and safe identity verification.
Process on UAN allotment and activation
For those who want to create and activate a UAN but do not currently have one. Below are a few steps that they must follow:
Step 1: After opening the UMANG app, select “UAN Allotment and Activation.”
Step 2: Key in the following details like Aadhaar number and mobile number. (Tick the consent box to validate your Aadhaar.)
Step 3: Tap “Send OTP” and enter the OTP that was issued to your Aadhaar-linked number.
Step 4: When requested, install the Aadhaar Face RD App.
Step 5: If no current UAN is detected, proceed to Face Authentication:
Step 6: Once validated, the system generates a UAN and transmits it to your mobile device via SMS.
UAN Activation: Details On How To Activate
For those who do not yet have their UAN enabled but already possess one.
Step 1: Open the UMANG app and navigate to “UAN Activation”.
Step 2: Key in the following details such as UAN, Aadhaar number, Mobile number, and Consent for Aadhaar validation.
Step 3: Click on the “Send OTP” option and verify the process by using your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
Step 4: Then, proceed with Face Authentication using the UIDAI API.
Step 5: After successful verification, your UAN will get activated.
It is important to note that the user will receive the UAN and a temporary password via SMS.
Here’s how to do face authentication for already activated UANs.
For users who already have an activated UAN and need to update EPFO records using biometric verification.
Step 1: Open the UMANG app and click on “Face Authentication of Already Activated UANs”.
Step 2: Give your consent and proceed with Face Authentication.
Step 3: The system uses the UIDAI API to authenticate identity and fetches: Aadhaar details, Registered mobile number, and UAN.
Step 4: EPFO records are instantly updated to reflect the validated facts.
