EPFO Update: It is crucial to have the correct mobile number linked to your PF account. A valid mobile number is essential for various tasks—from receiving OTPs to withdrawing funds from your PF account. If you change your mobile number, you must also update the number linked to your UAN. You no longer need to visit a government office to change the mobile number linked to your PF account; you can easily do it from the comfort of your home. The EPFO has provided simple steps to follow.
Why is a mobile number necessary?
To check your PF balance
To file a PF claim
To update your KYC
To download your passbook
A mobile number is required for all these activities.
How to update your mobile number?
To update your mobile number, visit the EPFO website from home and log in using your UAN and password. Go to the ‘Manage’ section and enter your details. Provide your new mobile number and verify it with the OTP sent to that number.
Linking your mobile number with the EPFO is essential. All SMS notifications related to your PF account are sent to the registered mobile number. Furthermore, an OTP—required for completing various tasks online via the web portal—is sent exclusively to your registered mobile number. Therefore, whenever you change your mobile number, ensure that you also update the number linked to your PF account.
How to update:
First, visit the EPF member portal at https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in/memberinterface/ and log in.
Click on ‘Contact details’ under the ‘Manage’ section.
Click on the ‘Check mobile number’ option; a new section will open.
Enter your new mobile number twice.
Click on ‘Get Authorisation Pin’ to receive the OTP.
An OTP will be sent to your new mobile number.
Enter the OTP and click the ‘Submit’ button. Your new mobile number has now been updated in the EPF portal.
Please ensure that the mobile number linked to your PF account is active. This same number should also be updated in your Aadhaar card and bank KYC records. Furthermore, if an old mobile number is still registered with your PF account, please update it immediately; otherwise, processes related to PF claims or those requiring OTP verification may get stalled.