You can change or reset your EPF UAN password online; here's a step-by-step guide

Among these services, the portal enables a  member to reset the password subject to the condition that the concerned UAN is activated.

The new UAN login password can be a minimum of seven characters up to 20 characters, containing a minimum of four alphabets, two digits and one special character. At least one uppercase and one lowercase letter must be used in the password.

Here's a step-by-step guide to reset the EPF UAN password:

Step 1: Visit the EPFO website or the member e-Sewa portal. 

Step 2: Click on the 'Forgot Password' option.

Step 3: Enter details such as the UAN.

Step 4: Click on 'Submit'.

NOTE: After this step, the registered phone number is displayed on the screen. The user can even change the registered phone number at this stage.

Step 5: Enter personal details such as name, date of birth, gender, KYC type and the document number.

Step 6: Click on ‘Verify'.

Step 7: If the details match the records, an OTP is sent to the phone number provided.

Step 8: Enter the new custom password and click on 'Submit'.

Step 9: The user receives a confirmation message confirming that the password had been updated successfully.

Here’s how to change the existing password after logging in:

Step 1: Log in to the UAN portal.

Step 2: Click on 'Account Settings'.

Step 3: Enter the old password in the specified field and enter a new password.

Step 4: Click on 'Update'.

Step 5: Click on 'OK' to confirm.

Step 6: The user receives a message confirming the change of password.