{"id":2873,"date":"2026-01-09T10:35:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jumpp.finance\/blog\/?p=2873"},"modified":"2026-01-12T06:52:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T06:52:08","slug":"how-to-link-aadhaar-with-uan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jumpp.finance\/blog\/financial-management\/personal-finance\/how-to-link-aadhaar-with-uan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Link Aadhaar with UAN Online Through EPFO Portal and UMANG App"},"content":{"rendered":"
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EPFO has made Aadhaar linking mandatory for most digital services. Some methods require employer approval, while others allow direct authentication through the UMANG app. The rules change based on whether your details match, which is why incomplete or incorrect EPF Aadhaar linking remains common. This article explains how to link UAN with Aadhaar online, how to update Aadhaar details in EPFO, and how to verify your Aadhaar linking status in a few steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>How to Link UAN with Aadhaar Online<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To link your UAN with Aadhaar online, you can use either the EPFO Unified Portal, which requires employer approval, or the UMANG App, which allows direct linking through face authentication if your details match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 1: Link Aadhaar with UAN Online Via EPFO Unified Portal (Employer Approval Required)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Log in to the EPFO Member Portal<\/a> using your UAN and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EPFO Member Portal login using UAN and password<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2:<\/strong> Click on the Manage<\/strong> tab and select KYC<\/strong> to access your KYC details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click on Manage \u2192 KYC<\/strong> in the EPFO Member Portal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3:<\/strong> Under the Add KYC<\/strong> section, choose Aadhaar<\/strong>, enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number, and save the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adding Aadhaar details in the EPFO KYC section.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Verify your Aadhaar by entering the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5:<\/strong> Your Aadhaar details will appear under Pending KYC<\/strong> until employer approval is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6:<\/strong> Your employer approves the Aadhaar linking request through the Employer e-Sewa<\/strong> portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 7:<\/strong> After verification with UIDAI, the status updates to Verified by UIDAI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EPFO portal showing Aadhaar verification status as \u201cVerified by UIDAI\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Method 2: Link Aadhaar with UAN Online Via UMANG App (EPFO Mobile Application) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Download and install the UMANG app on your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Download and install the UMANG mobile app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

2. Open the app, go to EPFO Services, and select UAN Activation or Link UAN with Aadhaar.<\/p>\n\n\n

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UMANG app showing EPFO Services option to activate UAN or link Aadhaar with UAN.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

3. Enter your UAN, Aadhaar number, and registered mobile number.

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Enter your UAN, Aadhaar number, and Aadhaar-linked mobile number on the EPFO portal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

4. Complete OTP verification and face authentication using your phone camera or biometric device to link Aadhaar directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 3- Through EPFO e-KYC Portal (OTP Verification)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Follow these steps to link your UAN with Aadhaar online using OTP:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Visit the official EPF website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Official EPFO website login page for Aadhaar linking with UAN.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Under Services<\/strong>, select For Employees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Select \u201cFor Employees\u201d under the Services section on the EPFO portal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Click on Member UAN \/ Online Service (OCS\/OTCP)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Select Member UAN \/ Online Services (OCS\/OTCP)<\/strong> on EPFO portal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Step 4:<\/strong> Enter your UAN and registered mobile number to generate an OTP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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After selecting For Employees<\/em>, click on Member UAN \/ Online Service (OCS\/OTCP)<\/em> to continue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Step 5:<\/strong> Enter the OTP and click Confirm OTP<\/strong> to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Verify Aadhaar by entering the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
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Step 6:<\/strong> Select your gender and enter your Aadhaar number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 7:<\/strong> For Aadhaar verification, choose Using Mobile or Email-based OTP<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 8:<\/strong> An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and email ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 9:<\/strong> Enter the captcha code and the OTP received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 10:<\/strong> Click Submit<\/strong>. Once verified, your Aadhaar will be linked to your EPF account through OTP verification on the EPFO e-KYC portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that for direct EPF Aadhaar linking, without employer involvement, your name, gender, and date of birth must match exactly in EPFO and Aadhaar records. You can track the Aadhaar linking status at any time using the Track e-KYC option on the EPFO Member Porta<\/em>l.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>How to Link UAN with Aadhaar – Offline<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To link your UAN with Aadhaar offline, you need to submit a physical Aadhaar seeding request at an authorised centre, after which EPFO verifies your details and confirms the linking via SMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n