EPFO UMANG App 2026: All Services, Login & Fixes
UMANG is the Government of India’s official app for public services, and EPFO’s mobile services run inside it. To use them you need an active UAN and the mobile number registered with EPFO. UMANG itself opens with your phone number and M-PIN, and the EPFO services inside it verify you with your UAN and an OTP.
Activating your UAN through a face scan is covered step by step in our face-scan activation guide. This page covers everything else EPFO offers on UMANG.
Three Different Checks, Three Different Jobs
Most people who get stuck on UMANG are entering the wrong credential at the wrong screen.
| Credential | What it’s for | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| M-PIN | Opening the UMANG app | You set it when you register on UMANG |
| OTP | Confirming you before an EPFO service opens | Sent to the mobile number on your EPFO record |
| UAN password | Logging in to the EPFO websites | Set when your UAN is activated |
What this means in practice:
- Changed phones but kept the same number? Your M-PIN still opens UMANG, and EPFO OTPs still reach you.
- Changed your number? UMANG may open fine, but EPFO services won’t, because the OTP goes to the old number on your EPFO record.
- Forgot your M-PIN? Reset it in UMANG. It has nothing to do with your EPFO password.
EPFO Services on UMANG, Grouped by What You Need
Search EPFO inside UMANG and you’ll find the services below. Labels can differ slightly between app versions.
Your PF money
- View Passbook: your contributions and balance.
- Raise Claim: withdrawal claims, including a separate option for a Scheme Certificate (Form 10C).
- Track Claim: the status of a claim you’ve filed.
Your UAN
- UAN Allotment and Activation: for people who have never had a UAN.
- UAN Activation: for an existing UAN that was never activated.
- Face Authentication of Already Activated UANs: covered in the next section.
- Download UAN Card: your e-UAN card as a PDF.
Checking your employer and EPFO offices
- Search Establishment
- Get Remittance Details by establishment ID and financial year
- Get TRRN Status: the status of an employer’s challan payment
- Search EPFO Office
Complaints
- Register Grievance, Send Reminder and View Status
Pensioners
- View Pension Passbook
- Download Pension Payment Order (EPS-95)
The Face Authentication Service Most People Miss
EPFO introduced three face-authentication services on UMANG, not one:
- UAN Allotment and Activation: creates a new UAN and activates it in one go.
- UAN Activation: activates a UAN you already have.
- Face Authentication of Already Activated UANs: for members whose UAN is already active.
Why the third one matters:
- It fixes old data in your EPFO record. It verifies you against Aadhaar and updates your record with your Aadhaar photo and address.
- It helps if your UAN was created years ago. If your employer created it with spelling or address errors, this is the self-service way to bring your record in line with Aadhaar.
You need two apps, not one. Install the AadhaarFaceRD app alongside UMANG before you start. UMANG starts the request, and AadhaarFaceRD carries out the face scan. If it’s missing, the scan won’t start.
Who can’t use this route: international workers, and citizens of Nepal and Bhutan, still get their UAN through their employer.
Check Your Employer Without Logging In Anywhere
Your passbook shows your contributions. UMANG can also show whether your employer is paying into EPFO at all.
- Find the establishment. Use Search Establishment with your company’s name to get its establishment ID.
- Pull the payment history. Open Get Remittance Details, enter that ID, and choose the financial year.
- Look for gaps. Check the months for missing or irregular payments.
When to use it:
- Before joining a small company, to see whether it pays PF regularly.
- When your own entries look patchy and you want to know whether it’s just your account or the whole company.
To check your own deposits month by month, follow our monthly PF check.
Pensioners: Two Services Worth Knowing
View Pension Passbook
- Enter your PPO number and date of birth, then the OTP sent to your registered mobile.
- It shows your latest pension credit.
- You can download the full passbook by financial year, which helps when you’re filing income tax.
Download Pension Payment Order (EPS-95)
- Banks and government offices often ask for your PPO.
- A downloaded copy saves you asking your regional office for one.
Keep your PPO number saved on your phone. Both services need it.
When EPFO on UMANG Doesn’t Work
| What happens | Likely reason | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| UMANG opens but EPFO services won’t verify you | The OTP goes to an old number on your EPFO record | Update the mobile number on your UAN first |
| Face scan won’t start | The AadhaarFaceRD app isn’t installed or is out of date | Install or update it, then start again from UMANG |
| Face scan keeps failing | Poor lighting, glasses or a cap, or a very old Aadhaar photo | Use even light on your face and a plain background. If it still fails, update your Aadhaar photo at an Aadhaar centre |
| “UAN not found” or the details don’t match | Your EPFO record differs from Aadhaar | Use Face Authentication of Already Activated UANs, or correct your details with EPFO |
| A service shows as unavailable | Maintenance, or heavy traffic around salary dates | Try again later. Don’t keep resubmitting the same request |
Free, Official, and Who to Avoid
In June 2025, EPFO warned members about cyber cafés and fintech agents charging fees for services that are free. EPFO says these operators are not authorised and can put your personal and financial data at risk.
What EPFO says is free on its portal and on UMANG:
- claim filing,
- transfers,
- KYC updates, and
- grievances.
Rules to follow:
- Download UMANG only from Google Play or the Apple App Store. Don’t install it from a link someone sends you.
- Don’t pay anyone to file a claim or grievance for you. These are free, and you can do them yourself in the app.
- Never read an EPFO OTP out to anyone. That includes someone who says they’re helping you.
Is EPFO Launching Its Own App?
A separate EPFO mobile app with UPI-based PF withdrawals has been reported, first for April 2026 and later as delayed and in testing. There’s no confirmed launch date.
Until EPFO announces it officially, UMANG remains the official mobile route for EPFO services. Treat any “EPFO app” from an unknown developer as suspicious.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need my UAN password to use EPFO on UMANG?
Usually not. UMANG opens with your M-PIN, and EPFO services verify you with your UAN and an OTP to your registered mobile. - Can I withdraw PF through UMANG?
Yes. Use Raise Claim, provided your UAN is active and your KYC is complete. - Can I download my UAN card from UMANG?
Yes. The Download UAN Card service gives you the e-UAN card as a PDF. - Can I check whether my employer deposits PF, using UMANG?
Yes. Use Search Establishment, then Get Remittance Details for the financial year. - What do pensioners need for the pension passbook on UMANG?
Your PPO number, your date of birth, and access to your registered mobile for the OTP. - Is there a fee for EPFO services on UMANG?
No. EPFO says claims, transfers, KYC and grievances are free.