Crea ng UAN via UMANG App – Step-by-Step Guide for Employees
The UMANG app (Unified Mobile Applica on for New-age Governance) offers a convenient
way for employees to access a range of government services, including EPFO services like
UAN crea on.
Pre-requisites
Before star ng, the employee should have:
Aadhaar number
Mobile number linked with Aadhaar (for OTP verifica on)
Personal details (Name, DOB, etc.)
Bank account details (op onal, but may be required later for KYC)
Step-by-Step Process to Create UAN Using UMANG App
Step 1: Download and Install the UMANG App
Go to Google Play Store or Apple App Store
Search for UMANG
Install the official UMANG app by MeitY, Government of India
Step 2: Open the App and Register/Login
Launch the UMANG app
Register using your mobile number
Set a MPIN for easy login
Login using MPIN or OTP
Step 3: Access EPFO Services
On the UMANG home screen, go to ‘All Services’
Search and tap on ‘EPFO’
Step 4: Select ‘UAN Allotment’
Within the EPFO menu, choose ‘UAN Allotment’
This service allows you to generate your own UAN using Aadhaar
Step 5: Enter Aadhaar Details
Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number
Tap on ‘Get OTP’
An OTP will be sent to the mobile number linked with Aadhaar
Step 6: OTP Verifica on
Enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number
Tap on ‘Submit’
Step 7: Auto-Fetch of Details
Your basic details (name, date of birth, gender, etc.) will be fetched from Aadhaar
Confirm the details displayed
Step 8: Enter Addi onal Details
Provide the following (if not pre-filled):
o Email ID (op onal)
o Marital status
o Address
o Bank account details (op onal but useful for KYC and claim purposes)
Step 9: Submit Request
Once all details are entered, tap ‘Submit’
The system will generate your UAN
Step 10: UAN Allo ed Confirma on
You will receive an SMS confirma on with your newly created UAN on your
registered mobile number
You can now use this UAN to link your PF account
A er UAN Genera on – What Next?
1. Share UAN with your employer so they can link it to your PF account
2. Complete KYC by uploading PAN, bank, and Aadhaar details via the UMANG app or
EPFO member portal
3. Ac vate your UAN via the EPFO member portal
4. Start tracking PF contribu ons, claim status, and more using UMANG or EPFO portal
Important Tips
UAN should be created only once in your life me
In case of mul ple UANs, you should request UAN merger through EPFO
Always keep your Aadhaar and mobile number updated
