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How to Create a my Social Security Account

April 9, 2018 • By

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Last Updated: November 3, 2023

A personal my Social Security account is one of the most important tools in your online services tool belt. A my Social Security account puts you in control of your Social Security record. Opening an account is quick, secure, and easy. Check out our infographic on how you can create your personal my Social Security account today!

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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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  1. Pedro A.

    I tried to create an account and the system tells me that, there not able to create an account with my social security number, What should I do?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Pedro. If you are still unable to create an account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
      •Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  2. Pamela A.

    I have lost my password and can not log on, how can I get it reset?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Pamela. We offer a few different ways to reset your password. For more information, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.. We hope this helps.

  3. Casey S.

    I previously set up a My Social Security Account but now when I try to access it I am told that my account cannot be found

  4. Nina T.

    I am trying to register for Social Security.

    I am unable to do so, it keeps telling me that I am putting in a user name that is being used.

    Also won’t except my password.
    What am I doing wrong.

    Please Advise

    • L.A.

      Hi Nina. We are sorry to hear that you are having difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to access your account or encounter another problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
      •Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  5. Stephen W.

    my email address used to establish my account has been hacked and is no longer used at all. How can I update my email address with social security?

    my past e mail was stevemaden@mailcity.com

    • A.C.

      Hi, Stephen. You can change your email address by accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
      •Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

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  8. Betty W.

    I am trying to access my Social Security account but
    I can’t seem to remember my user name or password. I tried what I thought was correct but it isn’t accepting my
    information. Can I start a new account without losing my
    old information?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Betty. You cannot start a new account. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. If you are still unable to access an account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
      •Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  9. Raymond D.

    I sent a request for password reset almost 17 days ago can you help

  10. STEVEN N.

    I need to change my username and password, whrere do I find the form?
    Thanks

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