🆕 New Update: First-Time Launch of UAN Allotment & Activation via Face Authentication on UMANG App!

Now Generate and Activate Your UAN via Face Authentication on UMANG App – A New Digital Update!

📢 Breaking Update from EPFO

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EPFO has introduced a brand-new update that allows employees to generate and activate their UAN (Universal Account Number) directly through the UMANG App using Face Authentication. This is the first time such a biometric-based service has been integrated for UAN-related activities, making it easier and more secure for users—without visiting any office or using complicated forms.

This update marks a significant step towards a more digital, efficient, and user-friendly EPFO system.

📱 What is the UMANG App?

UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance) is a government app that consolidates multiple services from various departments. Now, with this update, EPFO services like UAN allotment, activation, and authentication are available on it with face recognition.

✅ What You Need to Use the Service

Before starting the UAN process, ensure you have:

A valid and updated Aadhaar Card
An Android smartphone
The mobile number linked with your Aadhaar
Downloaded:
- UMANG App
- Aadhaar Face RD App

🔄 New UAN Allotment & Activation Process (Step-by-Step)

For new users who don’t have a UAN:

Open the UMANG App → Go to EPFO Services → Select UAN Service through Face Authentication → Choose UAN Allotment and Activation
Enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number, and accept the consent.
Tap Send OTP, enter OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked number.
The app will check if your Aadhaar is already linked to a UAN.
- If yes, you’ll be notified.
- If no, continue to Face Authentication.
Perform Face Authentication using the Aadhaar Face RD App.
Your UAN will be generated and sent via SMS to your registered mobile number.

🛠️ UAN Activation for Existing Users

If you already have a UAN but haven’t activated it:

Open UMANG → EPFO → Select UAN Activation
Enter your UAN, Aadhaar, and mobile number
Authenticate via OTP and proceed to Face Authentication
Once validated, your UAN will be activated, and a temporary password will be sent via SMS

🔄 Face Authentication for Updating EPFO Details

Already activated your UAN? Use the same Face Authentication feature to:

Update your Aadhaar-based photo and address in the EPFO database
Validate your identity biometrically for future updates

⚠️ Common Issues and Fixes

Issue	What to Do
Invalid Aadhaar/Mobile	Recheck and re-enter
OTP Not Received	Resend or retry after a few mins
Face Authentication Fails	Try again in good lighting
Aadhaar-UAN mismatch	Contact EPFO support

🙋 Need Help?

📞 UMANG In-App Helpdesk
💬 EPFO Customer Support

🧩 Why This Matters

This new update is a huge convenience for employees, especially those in remote areas or without access to internet cafes or HR departments. It enables:

✅ Paperless onboarding to EPFO
✅ Secure Aadhaar-based identity verification
✅ Smooth activation with no physical document submission

SGC Services is committed to helping your workforce stay compliant, updated, and empowered with the latest government notifications and processes.

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