Archive · 5 Aug 2025
EPFO Adopts Face Auth for UAN: Direct Employee Access
EPFO is making it easier to get your UAN (like an ID for your PF).
Starting August 1, 2025, you'll use the UMANG app and your face to get your UAN, using Aadhaar's Face Authentication.
This replaces the need to ask your employer.
You'll use the app to create and activate your UAN.
This change simplifies the system.
However, international workers and citizens of Nepal and Bhutan are exempt from this process.
EPFO mandates Aadhaar face authentication via UMANG app for UAN generation.
Process streamlines UAN allotment, activation, and record updates.
Effective August 1, 2025, requires Aadhaar and UMANG app usage.
Removes the need to involve employers for UAN generation.
Exemptions include international workers and Nepal/Bhutan citizens.
- Who
- EPFO members, excluding international workers and citizens of Nepal and Bhutan.
- What
- Mandatory face authentication for UAN creation and management.
- When
- Effective August 1, 2025.
- Where
- UMANG App.
- Why
- To simplify and speed up UAN generation and management.
Employees
EPFO
Security Concerns
Employees
Potential data security/privacy risks.
EPFO
Enhanced security through Aadhaar integration and authentication.
- Service Name
- UAN Creation and Management
- Technology Used
- Aadhaar Face Authentication
- App Required
- UMANG and Aadhaar Face RD
- Effective Date
- August 1, 2025
- Exemptions
- International workers, citizens of Nepal/Bhutan
- Benefits
- No employer contact, instant access
Sources
EPFO rule: UAN to be generated only via Aadhaar-based face authentication; check details
New EPFO Feature: Your Face Is Enough To Activate And Manage Your Account!
UAN generation rule changes: EPFO makes THIS process mandatory via UMANG app
