How to Reset UAN Password (Easy Guide You Can Follow Right Now)

Forgot your EPFO login? Don’t worry — it happens to all of us! Knowing how to reset your UAN password can save you stress when you urgently need to check your PF balance.

Your UAN (Universal Account Number) is like your lifelong ID for PF. One password unlocks everything — old job, new job, all contributions. So let’s bring you back in.

Quick steps (do this first)

• Open EPFO Member Portal → click Forgot Password
   
• Enter your UAN and the captcha
   
• Confirm your name and date of birth
   
• Get OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile
   
• Create a strong new password and login again 🎉
   

See? Not scary!

A simple real-life example

Last week, my friend Rohan panicked. He needed his PF passbook for a loan, but he forgot the password. Classic Monday drama.

He followed the steps above. But then — twist — his old mobile number was still linked. No OTP came.

He called HR, asked them to update his number on EPFO portal. After that? OTP arrived, password reset done, loan process back on track. Happy ending. 😊

If your mobile number has changed

This is the most common problem. Here’s what to do:

• Ask your employer to update your number in UAN records
   
• Or update mobile via Aadhaar, then try password reset again

Without this update, OTP won’t come… and you’ll stay locked out.