How to Activate and Recover Your UAN
Step-by-step instructions for first-time UAN activation, and for recovering access if you've forgotten your UAN or login details.
Find your UAN
Your UAN is usually shared by your employer or printed on your payslip. If you don't have it, you can retrieve it via the 'Know Your UAN' option on the EPFO portal using your Aadhaar or PAN.
Activate for the first time
On the UAN member portal, choose 'Activate UAN', enter your UAN and basic details, and verify via OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Set your password
Choose a strong password immediately after activation — this is what you'll use for all future logins, not your OTP.
Recover access if forgotten
Use the 'Forgot Password' option with your UAN and registered mobile number. If your mobile number has changed, this requires a KYC update first.
Link and verify KYC
Once logged in, confirm Aadhaar, PAN, and bank details are seeded — this step is required before you can file any claim.
Common Questions
What if my registered mobile number is no longer active?
Can I activate UAN without Aadhaar OTP?
Need Personal Guidance?
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