Updating Your EPF Mobile Number: A Guide for Indian Employees

Updating Your EPF Mobile Number: A Guide for Indian Employees

Your Universal Account Number (UAN) acts as a single umbrella for all your EPF accounts throughout your career. This guide will explain how to register or update your mobile number associated with your EPF account, both online and offline.

Registering Your Mobile Number (For New UANs)

1. Head over to the EPFO website: https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/For_Employees.php.
2. On the right side, under "Important Links," click the "Activate UAN" option.
3. Fill in your UAN, date of birth, email address, and the mobile number you want to register.
4. An OTP will be sent to your new mobile number. Enter that code.

Updating Your Mobile Number (Existing UAN)

1. Sign in to the EPFO member portal with your UAN and password.
2. Go to the "Manage" menu and click "Contact Details."
3. Select "Change Mobile Number".
4. Type your new mobile number twice and select "Get Authorization Pin."
5. You will receive an OTP on your new phone number. Enter the OTP and click "Submit."

Updating Your Mobile Number Offline

1.       Log in to your EPFO account using your UAN and password.

2.       Once you're in, look for a section called "Manage" and click on it.

3.       Choose "Contact Details" in the menu. It should take you to your profile information.

4.       You'll see an option to "Change Mobile Number." Click on that.

5.       Enter your new mobile number twice to make sure there are no typos.

6.       When you're sure the number is correct, click on a button that says something like "Get Verification Code" or "Send OTP." OTP stands for One-Time Password.

7.       You'll receive a verification code on your new mobile number. Enter that code in the space provided on the website.

8.       Once you enter the code and click "Submit" or something similar, your EPF account will be updated with your new mobile number.

Recovering Your Password While Updating Your Mobile Number

1.       Go to the EPFO member portal: https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/For_Employees.php.

2.       On the sign in page, click on the "Forgot Password" option.

3.       Enter your UAN and the Captcha code in the box. Click on "Submit."

4.       You might be asked if you want to update your mobile number. Since you can't log in yet, click "No" for now.

5.       Fill in your name exactly as it shows on your EPF records, along with your date of birth and gender. Click "Verify."

6.       You'll be asked to verify your identity using either your Aadhaar number or PAN card details. Choose one and enter the required information. Click "Verify" again.

7.       They'll send a one-time password (OTP) to your current mobile number registered with your EPF account. Enter that OTP in the designated field.

8.       Once you enter the OTP, you'll be able to create a new password for your EPFO account. Enter your new password twice (to avoid typos) and click "Submit" or a similar button.

Benefits of Updating Your EPF Mobile Number

• Effortless Balance Inquiry: Simply send an SMS from your registered mobile number to check your EPF balance.
• Convenient Claim Status Tracking: Stay informed about your claim process with updates sent to your mobile number.
• Real-time Contribution Alerts: Receive SMS notifications whenever contributions are made to your account, verifying successful deposits.
• Withdrawal Updates: Get SMS alerts when you initiate an EPF withdrawal, keeping you informed about the process.
• Seamless EPF Transfer: A registered mobile number is essential for transferring funds from an old EPF account to a new one.
• OTP Verification: Many EPFO portal activities require OTP validation sent to your registered mobile number for added security.