How to Create a my Social Security Account
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast 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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RONALD A.
TRYING TO CREATE A ONLINE ACCOUNT AND THE SYSTEM KEEP ASKING FOR A CODE. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A CODE AND IT WANT LET ME GO ANY FURTHER.
Vonda V.
Thanks for using our blog, Ronald. An activation code is provided after visiting a Social Security field office with identification. A representative in the office will verify your identity and issue you a letter containing an activation code. Our field offices are currently closed. To create a my Social Security account, click on Create New Account. We hope this helps.
RAYMOND K.
IHAVE BEEN REJECTED BY NON VERIFICATION OF MY INFO IT IS ACCURATE BUT AT PRESENT I AM OVERSEAS IN THAILAND………..I NEED MY 1099S FOR INCOME TAXS UBMISSION PLEASE ADVISE AND HELP
bryan
need to reset my sis account user name & password@icloud.com
Vonda V.
Hi Bryan, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to retrieve or change your username or password. Thanks!
Regina
I cannot set up my online social security account. I cannot put anything in the middle initial box because I do not have a middle name. It insists that I enter something in the middle initial box or it will not allow me to continue. What should I do. I’ve tried putting nothing in the box, N/A, a dash, and a zero. An online representative suggested using Safari instead of Chrome to fill out my application for my online account. I had the same results. I also tried using somebody else’s phone and filling it out on a laptop. No luck with that either. Somebody please help!
Vonda V.
Hi Regina, we are sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing with creating a my Social Security account. If you continue to have issues and have already called our help desk, you may need to wait for the offices to reopen so they can assist you. A representative in the office will verify your identity and issue you a letter containing an activation code. You can use the activation code to complete the creation of your my Social Security account. Select “Finish Setting Up Your Account” and enter the information requested, including the account activation code.
Jeannette H.
HOW DO I GET A VERIFICATION CODE TO SET UP ACCOUNT
Jeannette H Hodges
Vonda V.
Hi Jeannette, thank you for using our blog. An activation code is provided after visiting a Social Security field office with identification. A representative in the office will verify your identity and issue you a letter containing an activation code. Our field offices are currently closed. To create a my Social Security account, click on Create New Account. We hope this helps.
suzanne H.
I have a Social Security account and am receiving ….I need a copy of my 2020 statement for my lawyer….I’ve been on line a long time. No results………..I can’t find my statement, so I need a copy.
Suzanne Helen Henderson
9661 SE 173rd Place
Summerfield, Fl. 34491
Vonda V.
Hi Suzanne, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to get a benefit verification letter. You also may be able to request a benefit verification letter by using our automated telephone service at 1-800-772-1213. You can conduct the automated services 24 hours a day. At the prompt, indicate that you’re requesting a benefit verification letter. We hope this helps.
Roxann K.
Need to recover my user name & password. Please help.
Vonda V.
Hi Roxann, thanks for using our blog. Check out ourFrequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to retrieve or change your username or password. We hope this is helpful!
Jerry G.
Hello to whom may concern,
Where can I find reset code that I received mail today?
Vonda V.
Hi Jerry, thank you for using our blog. When you sign into your my Social Security account with your username and password, it will then ask if you received a reset letter. You select “Yes, let’s begin” . The reset code is issued when you need to change the second factor authentication method associated with your information.
If you forgot your password, and the password reset questions didn’t work, we can send a temporary password in some circumstances. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to retrieve or change your username or password. We hope this helps.
Diane M.
HOW CAN I CHANGE THE BANKING ACCOUNT ROUTING NUMBER TO DEPOSIT MY MONTHLY SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK
Ann C.
Hi, Diane. If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability, you can create a personal my Social Security account to change your direct deposit online. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income, you should contact your local office immediately. We hope this helps.
Shamira C.
Due to the current pandemic, can we create a mySSA account via phone if we are having trouble setting one up online? What if I need extra security? Can I do that over the phone?
Ann C.
Hi, Shamira. 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 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.