{"id":90409,"date":"2026-08-24T11:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T11:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com\/learn\/?p=90409"},"modified":"2026-08-24T22:08:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T16:38:01","slug":"new-uan-allotment-activation-face-authentication-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/new-uan-allotment-activation-face-authentication-process\/","title":{"rendered":"UAN Allotment and Activation by Face Authentication: The Current Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Introduction<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)<\/strong> has revolutionized its <strong>UAN allotment and activation process<\/strong> by launching a <strong>facial authentication-based eKYC system<\/strong>. This advanced step is a part of the government&#8217;s Digital India initiative, aimed at making the <strong>UAN (Universal Account Number) activation process faster, contactless, and more secure.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a new employee or someone updating your KYC, this blog walks you through the <strong>new UAN face authentication process<\/strong> in 2025\u2014its features, benefits, and how you can complete it from anywhere using your smartphone.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>What is UAN?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>UAN or Universal Account Number<\/strong> is a unique 12-digit identifier allotted to each employee contributing to the EPF scheme. It links all your EPF accounts (member IDs) under one umbrella, even if you switch jobs.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Why Face Authentication for UAN Activation?<\/h3>\n<p>Traditional UAN activation and eKYC required:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Aadhaar OTP verification,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Biometric authentication at Aadhaar centres,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Manual KYC verification from employers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To streamline this, <strong>EPFO introduced face authentication<\/strong>, removing the dependency on physical visits or biometric devices.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Key Benefits of UAN Activation via Face Authentication<\/h3>\n<p>\u2705 100% contactless\u2705 No need for OTP or biometric device\u2705 Can be done from home using mobile or webcam\u2705 Reduces errors in KYC updates\u2705 Instant UAN allotment and activation<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Who Can Use the Face Authentication Method?<\/h3>\n<p>This facility can be used for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>New employees applying for UAN<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Existing EPF members updating KYC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Employers or HR teams managing employee PF records<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Documents Required for UAN Activation<\/h3>\n<p>Before proceeding, ensure the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Aadhaar linked with mobile number<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>PAN (if applicable)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A smartphone or laptop with working camera<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Stable internet connection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Step-by-Step Process for UAN Activation Using Face Authentication (2025)<\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to activate your UAN through face authentication in 2025:<\/p>\n<h4>Step 1: Visit the EPFO Face Authentication eKYC Portal<\/h4>\n<p>Go to: https:\/\/bhuvan-uidai.nrsc.gov.in\/facemp\/ or via EPFO eKYC page.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 2: Enter Your Details<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Enter your <strong>Aadhaar Number<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Agree to the consent form<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>\u2018Submit\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Step 3: Face Capture<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Allow camera permissions on your browser or app<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Align your face as shown on screen<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The system will capture your facial image and verify it with Aadhaar records<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Step 4: UAN Allotment or KYC Approval<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>If new, UAN will be generated and shared<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>If existing, KYC details will be updated instantly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Common Issues and Troubleshooting<\/h3>\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Face Not Matching Error<\/strong>: Ensure proper lighting and avoid accessories like glasses\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Poor Network<\/strong>: Use a stable Wi-Fi connection for real-time facial capture\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Camera Permission Blocked<\/strong>: Enable permissions in browser or app settings<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>FAQs on UAN Face Authentication<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1. Is face authentication mandatory for all UAN activation?<\/strong>\u27a1\ufe0f As of now, it is an optional method but is highly recommended for ease.<strong>Q2. Can this be done without employer involvement?<\/strong>\u27a1\ufe0f Yes, individuals can self-activate UAN or update KYC using this method.<strong>Q3. Is this method safe?<\/strong>\u27a1\ufe0f Yes. The authentication is done via UIDAI and adheres to privacy standards.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n<p>With the launch of the <strong>face authentication system for UAN activation and KYC<\/strong>, <strong>EPFO has taken a giant leap towards hassle-free digital compliance<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re an employer or an employee, embracing this method saves time and ensures smoother onboarding or KYC processes.<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>TAXAJ<\/strong>, we specialize in <strong>PF, ESI, Payroll, and Labour Law Compliances<\/strong>. Need help with <strong>UAN registration, EPF e-nomination, or KYC filing<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcde Contact our experts today or visit <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.taxaj.com<\/a> to know more.<\/p>\n<h2>Get EPF right at onboarding<\/h2>\n<p>Almost every blocked PF withdrawal traces back to KYC that was never properly seeded when the employee joined. We run EPF and ESIC compliance from onboarding through exit. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com\/best-payroll-outsourcing-consultant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">payroll outsourcing<\/a> and our note on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com\/learn\/epf-withdrawal-procedure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPF withdrawal<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/bookings.taxaj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a call<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Rules, thresholds and portal procedures change. This article is general information, not advice on a specific matter; please confirm the current position before acting.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How a Universal Account Number is generated and activated using face authentication through the UMANG app, what the employer must do, and why KYC seeding decides whether a withdrawal will go through later.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-90409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-payroll"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90409"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90409\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":90425,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90409\/revisions\/90425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=90409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.taxaj.com/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=90409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}