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How to Create a my Social Security Account

April 9, 2018 • By

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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. Maureen J.

    this is my first time

  2. Michelle N.

    Can a non-professional rep payee set up a my SSA account for the person they are rep payee for?

    • K.O.

      Hello Michelle. Thank you for your question. Currently, our policy does not allow people to set up a personal my Social Security accounts for others. In addition, you must be at least 18 years old to create a personal my Social Security account. We understand how inconvenient this may be for you, but hope you understand our role in protecting everyone’s personal information. If you are the representative payee for your child, you can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.. Generally, you’ll have a shorter wait time if you call later in the day. We hope this helps!

  3. Roxanne S.

    need copy of awards letter

    • K.O.

      Hello Roxanne. You can get a benefit verification letter online instantly by using your personal my Social Security account. This letter is sometimes called a budget letter, a benefits letter, a proof of income letter or a proof of award letter. To set up your account, visit the my Social Security web page and select, “Sign In or Create an Account.” You will need to provide some personal information to verify your identity, choose a username and password and follow the rest of the steps to finish creating your account. Once you create your account, scroll down to the Benefits and Payments section and choose “get benefit verification letter” where you can instantly view, print, or save your official letter. If you are unable to create an account or encounter a problem, you may call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk” or you can contact your local Social Security office.

  4. Mark T.

    My social security account appears to be blocked when I log on. Would you unblock it for me?

  5. Gregory F.

    will not allow me to create an account

  6. Lauren B.

    I am locked out of the social security account I created, tried to get in too many times. Lauren.baxter@icloud.com
    *** – ** – ***
    1-714-293-9326. I’m trying to get a replacement social security card.

  7. Billy S.

    need help sighing in…..!

  8. Joseph L.

    The social security online account setup, if you do not have a middle name, does not tell the person what to fill in the ‘Middle Initial’ space on the website.

    • L.A.

      Hi Joseph. 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.

  9. Sakie S.

    I am having trouble logging into my account. Please help.

  10. Mark A.

    I need my password reset, PLEASE HELP!

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