PF: If you can’t recall your old PF account or have forgotten your UAN, there’s no need to stress. The EPFO will soon introduce a new portal that will enable you to find and reactivate your old or inactive PF account from the comfort of your home. This service could provide significant relief to millions of employees who may not even remember their previous details.
The new EPFO portal is set to launch soon, simplifying the process of locating old PF accounts.
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is preparing to unveil a new web portal for its members. This portal will allow individuals to easily find and reactivate their old and inactive PF accounts. Labor and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya made this announcement.
The new portal is named E-PRAAPTI, which stands for Employee Provident Fund Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts. This platform will be particularly useful for those who have old PF accounts but either do not remember or do not have their UAN linked.
How will the new portal function?
The portal will feature an Aadhaar-based authentication system, enabling users to verify their identity with ease. Once verified, they will be able to access their old PF accounts, link them to their UAN, and update their profiles.
Initially, the system will operate using member IDs to ensure the process remains secure and straightforward. This will later be improved to assist even those who cannot recall their accounts in retrieving their old information.
What advantages will this bring?
This new platform will minimize paperwork, expedite the process, and eliminate the necessity for frequent visits to the EPF office.
EPFO record statistics
The Minister reported that the EPFO settled a record 83.1 million claims in 2025-26, marking an increase from the previous year. A significant portion of these claims were for advance or partial withdrawals. Approximately 71% of claims were processed automatically within three days. 66.8 million individuals did not need to upload checks. 15.9 million individuals updated their bank details without requiring employer approval.
