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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. Walter M.

    i created an account on line 10 years ago. have not logged in 10 years. how do i get a new user name and password. your web site does not recognize the email i use now. can’t get in .what do i do to create a new account on line.

  2. Cherrie L.

    Already have account need to change the way I receive security code Step #8

  3. Sharon L.

    How do I get the account activation code? Is it mailed to me? It hadn’t asked for my mailing address to do that.

  4. Paul C.

    my user name and password do not seem to be working. How can I verify or reset them?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Paul. 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. John K.

    i have a new email address and can’t SEEM TO LOG IN TO MY SS account now?

    • A.C.

      Hi, John. We are sorry to hear you have had difficulty accessing your 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.

    • sharon

      It has been my experience that if you account is not accessed regularly, the system will no longer accept your information and you have to create a new password

  6. Myra M.

    Could you please unlock my account so that I can reset my password. You can reach me at 757-479-0162. Thank you

    • L.A.

      Hi Myra. 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, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  7. ki

    I started to set up my social security online account today.
    How and when, will I receive my activation code?
    Thank you

    • L.A.

      Hi, Ki. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. For assistance with your personal my Social Security account, please:
      •Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), from Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  8. Cheryl S.

    i need help to reset my password to my online account.

  9. robert e.

    ive been trying for the last week to make an online account with this site and all i get everytime is you are unable to verify my identity and i know all of my info is correct and true same results everytime i try and to add insult to injury it locks me out for 24 hrs before i can try again and all im trying to do is check on the status of my court hearing this is very annoying to say it politely and a waste of time thank you

    • L.A.

      Hi Robert. 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, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

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