EPFO introduces facial recognition for UAN activation on Umang app
From August 1, 2025, managing your Universal Account Number (UAN) just got easier—EPFO is rolling out facial recognition on the Umang app.
Now you can set up or update your UAN using just your phone and Aadhaar, making the whole process quicker and cutting down on those annoying manual errors.
How to use the new feature
Open the Umang app, tap 'UAN Allotment and Activation,' and enter your Aadhaar number plus the mobile linked to it.
After a quick OTP check, you'll use facial recognition—similar to the DigiYatra system used at airports—to confirm it's really you.
The goal is to boost UAN activation rates (which were only at 35% last year) and make things smoother for everyone.
Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised the advancement, noting that this upgrade should make life easier for both employees and employers by reducing paperwork hassles.