Change Your Address and Phone Number Online with my Social Security
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: November 2, 2023
If you receive Social Security benefits, the easiest way to change your address and phone number is by creating a personal my Social Security account. Once you create your account, you can update your contact information from your preferred location. This feature is available for people who receive retirement, survivors, or disability benefits, along with Medicare enrollees. If you receive Supplemental Security Income, you can check the address that we have on record with your account.
Visit our my Social Security webpage to get started. To create an account, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Provide a valid email address.
- Have a Social Security number (SSN).
- Provide a U.S. mailing address (includes military addresses, APO/FPO/DPO, AE, AP, or AA).
Once you have a valid email address, you are ready to create your personal my Social Security account. When you visit my Social Security, select the “Create an Account” button. You will have the option to create your new my Social Security account with one of our two credential partners: Login.gov or ID.me.
- Login.gov is the public’s one account for simple, secure, and private access to participating U.S. government agencies.
- ID.me is a single sign-on provider that meets the U.S. government’s online identity proofing and authentication requirements.
Please note, if you already have a Login.gov or ID.me account, you can select the appropriate button to sign in with either one and access your personal my Social Security account. If you previously verified your identity with Login.gov or ID.me, you don’t need to do so again. If you don’t have a Login.gov or ID.me account, please select the “Create an Account” link to start the one-time registration process.
If you create a new Login.gov credential, we will still complete the identity verification part, so you will need to provide some personal information to us. You will also receive an activation code from us to complete the process.
Remember, you can do much of your business with us online.
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Mike P.
When you post your change of address online in the my profile tab, is that all you have to do? Or does someone have to contact you after you do it.
A.C.
Hi, Mike. Thanks for visiting our blog. Typically, your address change will be changed once submitted. If you need to follow up, please call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Aaron H.
Good afternoon,
I’m trying to change my address since I have moved out of my apartment; are my options really to call or have it changed in person? Is there any way to change it online?
Thank you for your time.
A.C.
Hi, Aaron. Thanks for your question. If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability, you can create a personal my Social Security account to change your address online. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income, you should contact your local Social Security office immediately. We hope this helps.
Aaron H.
I have been trying to contact you by phone since the sixth, and have been put on hold.
A.C.
Hi, Aaron. We are sorry to hear that. We respond to questions and provide general information on our Retirement, Survivors, Disability, Medicare and SSI programs. If you have a general question, we encourage you to ask here. But remember, never post personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
Amanda K.
Good afternoon, I am trying to get on to my social security disibliity account to change my phone number,it has my old phone number, having trouble changing.Thank you, Amanda Karrh
A.C.
Hi, Amanda. We are sorry to hear you have had difficulty accessing your account. If you are still unable to access your account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, please call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk.” We hope this helps.
Macky M.
My Phone number on file is wrong and I cant get my Activation code. How can I change number? And address also. I have the SS ID account created already but never saw a page to enter my information
A.C.
Hi, Macky. We are sorry to hear you have had difficulty accessing your account. If you are still unable to access your account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, please call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk.” We hope this helps.
Andrea O.
I’m trying to change my address but I do not see on my profile tab on my social security account
Wayne W.
I need to change my home address.
Nancy a.
I am trying to change my address
Nancy a.
Want to change my address
I have been on the phone for 1/2 an hour
A.C.
Hi, Nancy. Thanks for visiting our blog. If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability, you can create a personal my Social Security account to change your address online. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income, you should contact your local Social Security office immediately. We hope this helps.
A.C.
Hi, Wayne. Thanks for your comment. If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability, you can create a personal my Social Security account to change your address online. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income, you should contact your local Social Security office immediately. We hope this helps.
A.C.
Hi, Andrea. Thanks for visiting our blog. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. If you are still encountering a problem with your personal my Social Security account, please call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk.” We hope this helps.
Thomas B.
Can’t change my phone number to receive my activation code
A.C.
Hi, Thomas. We are sorry to hear you have had difficulty accessing your account. If you are still unable to access your account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, please call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk.” We hope this helps.
Frankie N.
I am trying to login to my account. I put in the security number that it texts me and click the I agree button and then it takes me right back to the login screen. I have tried this several times over the last few days.
A.C.
Hi, Frankie. We are sorry to hear you have had difficulty accessing your account. If you are still unable to access your account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, please call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk.” We hope this helps.
Francisco J.
I need to change my phone number
9047785814
A.C.
Hi, Francisco. Thanks for visiting our blog. If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability, you can create a personal my Social Security account to change your telephone number online. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income, you should contact your local Social Security office immediately. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. We hope this helps.
Macky M.
My phone number onfile is wrong. How can I change it so I can receive my activation code? Plus Im in Thailand and T Mobile Sim dont work here
A.C.
Hi, Macky. Thanks for visiting our blog. Since you are living outside of the U.S., please contact your local Federal Benefits Unit for any assistance related to Social Security benefits. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad. We hope this helps.
Marie A.
my card is locked. i called a couple of times to online help. phone. address. email – seems to be my hold up
Kim A.
My birthdate was changed when I went onto disability from 9/16/56 to 6/19/56. I went into Social Security Office, waited 1 hour to be seen. I gave them documents to correct back to original birthdate and was told it was changed.
Unfortunately it didn’t take and incorrect birthdate is still listed. Please help, can I correct online, is there form to fill out?
A.C.
Hi, Kim. Thanks for visiting our blog. You will need to visit your local Social Security office, complete an application and submit evidence of age and evidence of identity to support the change. We’ll need to see a certified copy of your birth certificate to correct your date of birth on our records. Your valid State ID or Driver’s License or your U.S. passport can be used as proof of identification. We hope this helps.
Barbara M.
im tryin to start a my account to update info but it keeps having me do the same steps over and over
A.C.
Hi, Barbara. If you are still unable to create an account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, please call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk.” We hope this helps.
Carol R.
I moved and cannot change my address online like everyone else in this comment section. I have called several times and am unable to get a person on the line by the time my lunch is over. I can take my lunch anytime so its not at a busy time I keep calling.
A.C.
Hi, Carol. We are sorry to hear about your experience. You can also call or visit your local Social Security office for assistance. Most local offices have resumed in-person service for people without an appointment. Customers who walk in without appointments may encounter delays. Visit How to Get Help from Social Security to learn more, including what to know if you need to visit an office. We hope this helps.