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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. Vonda D.

    I have been trying to set up an account on line but it keeps telling me it can’t and to try later……..this has been going on for about a week now.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Vonda. We are sorry to hear you have had difficulty creating a personal my Social Security account. 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. Grant H.

    I can NOT set up my on-line account even though I’ve tried dozens of time AND even had someone from Social Security on the phone with me !!
    HELP

    • L.A.

      Hi Grant. We are sorry to hear that you are having difficulty with your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to find out how to change your address or encounter another 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 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.

  3. Julia B.

    I am trying to find my local office.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Julia. To find your local office information, visit here. Thanks!

  4. Colleen M.

    Who do I contact to unlock mySocialSecurity account? It is locked due to incorrect sign-in information given.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Colleen. If you are still unable to access your 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.

  5. Edwin

    Can I get a loan from social security?

  6. Ted H.

    Why is this site so complex and obscure? I am trying to follow the explicit instructions on your form I received at one of your offices, but the instructions cannot be followed as written. Why have such complexity and user unfriendliness?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Ted. We are sorry to hear about your frustration. Not all forms are listed on our website but to see if the one you need is, check here. If you can’t find the form you need, or you need help completing a form, please call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or contact your local Social Security office and we will help you. We hope this helps.

  7. BEV R.

    I’m trying to set up an account but won’t accept any user names I put in

    • L.A.

      Hi Bev. 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 https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp. We hope this helps.

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  9. Karla L.

    Yes I need to redo my social security profile account to be able to update address it won’t let me in to update my account

  10. Joanne T.

    I currently mentor a student in our high school. She knows her social security number, but does not have a paper copy of it.
    She has asked her parents to help her get a paper copy, but they haven’t helped her yet.
    She will turn 18 in December. At that point, can she do this process herself? She thinks since we live in Nebraska and the age of ‘adult’ is 19 here that she cannot do it herself until she turns 19.
    Can you clarify this for us?
    Thank you very much!

    • L.A.

      Hi Joanne. Remember that knowing your number is what is important. Your student will rarely need to show your card. She may be able to request a replacement electronically. For information on how to obtain a replacement Social Security card go here. We hope this helps.

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