UAN & KYC Management — Complete Guide
Your UAN and its linked KYC are the foundation for every EPF transaction — here's how to set them up correctly and fix common problems.
Getting Your UAN Activated
Your UAN is typically generated by your employer, but activation (setting your password and linking your mobile number) is something you do yourself on the member portal.
Read the full article →Seeding KYC Correctly
KYC seeding links your Aadhaar, PAN, and bank account to your UAN. Details must match your Aadhaar exactly — even small spelling differences cause rejections.
Read the full article →Fixing Rejected KYC
Most KYC rejections come down to name/DOB mismatches between your EPF record and Aadhaar. The fix is usually a formal joint declaration with your employer, not starting over.
Read the full article →Multiple UANs & Account Merging
If you've worked multiple jobs and ended up with more than one UAN, EPFO requires these to be merged into a single active UAN before you can withdraw or transfer cleanly.
Read the full article →Common Questions
What's the difference between UAN and Member ID?
Why isn't my Aadhaar OTP arriving during KYC?
Can I have two active UANs?
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