Whether you are working in an organization or a registered company, you must have an EPF account. EPFO provides a 12 digit UAN number known as Universal Account Number. Whether you change your job or company, the UAN number remains the same. In our previous post, we’ve told about How To Recover Forgot UAN Number Online.
However, some users face problems while login into the EPFO portal. So if you’re getting an error saying “UAN Password Not Available” even after entering the correct username and password, follow the below steps to fix UAN Password Not Available Error. It hardly takes a minute or two to get rid of from UAN Password not available error.
Steps To Fix UAN password not Available Error
- First of all, visit the official EPFO Website Login Page. https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/
- Now enter your UAN number and click on the Forgot Password tab.
- Now enter your UAN number in the given field along with the captcha code and hit on the Submit button.
- After entering all the required details you will be redirected to a new page where you will see your UAN number and your registered mobile number’s first and last 2 digits.
- After that click on the Yes button to get a one-time password (OTP) on your registered mobile number.
- After receiving the OTP just enter it in the given field and click on verify button.
- Once you successfully verified your number you will be able to change your password with a new password.
- Type the New password and enter again the same in the Confirm Password section.
- Finally, hit the submit button and you will get a popup saying the password successfully changed.
- Now login in your EPFO account by entering your UAN number and the New password which you created in previous steps and click on the login button.
- Now you can see that you won’t get any UAN Password Not Available Error and you will be able to see all your information in the account.
What is my UAN number and password?
Your UAN number and password are a combination of a unique identification number and a password to identify you as a member of the Employee Provident Fund by govt of India.
These two pieces of information allow you to access EPF services online that you are entitled after retirement from services as part of the company.
Why does my UAN password expire?
1. You haven’t changed the password in a long time.
2. You have forgotten your password and don’t know how to reset it.
3. The computer has been idle for an extended period, and you have been inactive on the EPF site for an extended period.
4. You may be logging into other systems with the same username or password as your UAN credentials, which will cause the expiration and lockout of any other system where you use those credentials.
How often should I change my UAN password?
The answer to this question is not straightforward. It depends on what you are using your UAN for. If you use it for your email, the answer is once every three months. But if you are using it for something like logging into your bank account, then the answer is once every six months or more, depending on whether or not the site’s security settings allow frequent changes.
What happens if I forget my UAN password?
It might seem not very easy to remember your UAN password, but a few tips can help.
- Visit the EPF online portal here.
- On the homepage, click on ‘Forgot Password’ on the right side.
- On the next page that opens, enter your UAN and Captcha and Click on ‘Submit’
- Now, enter your UAN once again followed by your registered mobile number and Click on ‘Yes’
FAQ On UAN Password not Available
Conclusion
So this is the way to get rid of the “Error! UAN Password not Available.” error. Usually, you can solve this error by changing your password. So in the future, if you get the same error, change your password, and you’re good to go.
32 comments
Daanish Singh Hora
Thanks for this detailed guide! I’ve been struggling with the UAN password issue for a while and couldn’t find a clear solution. Your step-by-step approach was really helpful. Just a quick question – does this process work the same for all types of EPF accounts, or are there any specific considerations for different account types?
Hema Arora
Bhai, aapne toh rahat ki saans lene di. UAN password error se pareshan tha, ab problem solve ho gayi. Thanks yaar!
Editorial Team
You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help. 🙂
Anusha Krishnamurthy
This is such a timely article for me! I’ve been struggling with the ‘UAN Password Not Available’ error for a while now. Your detailed guide made it so much easier to resolve. The password tips are especially handy. Thanks for sharing this.
Editorial Team
I’m so glad that this article was helpful for you. It can be really frustrating when you get an error like this, so I’m glad that my guide was able to make it easier to resolve. Thank you for your kind words!
Fardeen Dalal
I’ve encountered this error a few times and always found it frustrating. Your guide is a breath of fresh air, breaking down the solution into simple, actionable steps. The note about the password character requirements is especially helpful. Thanks for making the EPFO portal a bit less daunting!
Editorial Team
Thanks for taking the time to read my guide and for your kind words. I’m glad it was useful for you and that it made the EPFO portal a bit less daunting. I’m always happy to help out and provide clear and helpful solutions!
Editorial Team
You’re welcome! It’s always nice to know that the effort put into helping others is appreciated. I’m glad this guide was able to make the portal a bit less daunting for you.
Debendra
Super helpful guide for resolving the ‘UAN Password Not Available’ error! Your step-by-step approach makes it easy to navigate through the EPFO website and rectify the issue. It’s great to have such a straightforward solution to a common problem. Thanks for sharing this valuable information!
Editorial Team
Thanks for your kind words! I’m glad to hear that the guide was helpful for you. I hope it can help many other people who are facing the same issue.
Moni
Hey there.. I need some help.. I forgot my UAN password when I tried to forgot password through link it is showing your UAN account is deactivated and while I am tried to activation of UAN number it is showing your UAN account is already activated please try to forgot password… Please in this type of queries what should I do…. Please suggest
Editorial Team
If you have forgotten your UAN password and have tried to reset it through the link, but it is showing that your UAN account is deactivated, and when you try to activate it, it is showing that your UAN account is already activated, then you will need to contact your employer for assistance. They will be able to help you reset your password and get it activated.
kalpesh
what to do when you go for rest your passwords but when you enter UAN number and captcha it is showing first you have to link your aadhar. but till the time password not get reset how can we link are aadhar. very typical system, i am fighting since last four year for my own money which stucked in this puzzled website.
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my password is giveme
Kemapmma
Old passvard. Plazd give me
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Old passvard. Plazd
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UN PASSWORD
Khushbu jain
Hey there.. I need some help.. I forgot my UAN password when I tried to forgot password through link it is showing your UAN account is deactivated and while I am tried to activation of UAN number it is showing your UAN account is already activated please try to forgot password… Please in this type of queries what should I do…. Please suggest
Norman
UAN IS ACTIVATED BUT CAN NOT BE LOGGED IN
Please provide a solution
KhatriDineshbhai
UAn number longing thato nathi
Michele
Excellent article, Sir. Please advise if I encounter an error during the forget password process when I change this. Please assist me. Thank you!👌👌
Mohit
I have two UAN numbers, one from my former employer and one from my current employer. However, the two UAN numbers are linked to the same mobile number. Now I have lost the old UAN number. I would like to know how to obtain the UAN number.
George
Hello every one, here every one is sharing these experience,
so it’s nice to read thi blog, and I used to pay a visit this blog everyday.
MANU GOWDA
Sir. Please advise if I encounter an error during the forget password process.
In PF record also same data as per adhar, & The Adhar data is Also same as per PF. But I getting error from Member Home.
The error is ”Details are not matching”
Please assist me. Thank you!👌👌
Charu
Hello, you stated that by using the addhar number, you could find your UAN number, however the important links on the site did not include a link to find out your UAN status.
Sambit
Please help me understand how to get my UAN number if I forgot it.
Sameera Maheshwari
I have a PF number but I do not have my registered mobile number or password. Please guide me on checking the balance.
Akhil Sodhi
What is the process for transferring my PF account to my new PF account? When I try to transfer online, I get an error. Please let me know how I can resolve the transfer error in the transfer request process?
Sahil Kota
Sir umang app se bhi passbook nahi check ho raha hai invalid uan bata rah hai 4 din se ye problem so ho rahi hai please help me
Editorial Team
Please follow the guide above to activate your PF
Qabeel Bal
30 hours ho gya password change kiya huaa Lekin AVI tak passbook open hi nahi ho Raha hai
Umang app me invalid UAN bata raha h solution bataye sir
Editorial Team
If umang isn’t working you can use miss call service too