EPFO Implements Fully Digital UAN Activation Using Aadhaar Face Authentication The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched a comprehensive digital overhaul of its Universal Account Number (UAN) activation process, replacing traditional methods like One-Time Passwords (OTPs) and fingerprint verification with Aadhaar-based face authentication. This shift marks a significant step toward enhancing security, reducing fraud, and streamlining access to provident fund services for employees across India. The new system, integrated with the UMANG app and Aadhaar FaceRD app, allows users to activate their UANs entirely through self-service, eliminating the need for manual interventions or employer involvement. The updated process requires users to install both the UMANG app and the Aadhaar FaceRD app on their mobile devices. During activation, individuals must enter their personal details and complete a live face scan under optimal lighting conditions. Upon successful verification, the UAN is instantly activated, and a default password is sent to the registered mobile number. This change addresses longstanding challenges such as OTP delivery failures, fingerprint mismatch issues, and the inconvenience of requiring office visits or employer assistance for UAN activation. Senior citizens and others facing difficulties with traditional verification methods are particularly benefiting from this transition. Security and fraud prevention are central to the new system. Aadhaar-based face authentication employs live biometric verification to confirm the user’s identity, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access or fake account creation.#provident_fund #umang_app #digital_india #epfo #aadhaar_facedrd_app
