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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. Roman H.

    I do not have an ID or drivers license only my birth certificate I tried to set up my account but it says I’m locked out every time. And they said I got an activation code but I never did.

    • V.V.

      Hi Roman, thanks for using our blog. Sorry to hear you are having difficulties creating a my Social Security account. For assistance with your account, you may call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.

  2. Christina M.

    I’ve had an account for a few years; I logged on 8-10 days ago with a problem. I went to log in on Friday and my ID could not be verified. I tried creating a new user account, but one already existed, which I knew. Then I tried resetting the password and received a message ‘ID cannot be Verified’. Why has this occurred and how can it be fixed? Kindly let me know

    • V.V.

      Hi Christina, thanks for using our blog. Sorry to hear you are having difficulties creating a my Social Security account. For assistance with your account, you may call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.

  3. Tabitha S.

    I am trying to report my aunt’s benefits online. I am her payee. I cannot get thru to anything! Not even on her account. So, how is one to report the benefits?

  4. Leo M.

    Been trying to create an My Social Security accounts for months and having no luck. Tried calling SS and can’t get though. Need Help!

    • V.V.

      Hi Leo, thanks for using our blog. Sorry to hear you are having difficulties creating a my Social Security account. For assistance with your account, you may call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.

  5. Emília

    My one time activation code expired, how can I whet another one to activate my account?

    • V.V.

      Hi Emilia, thanks for using our blog to ask your question. When you are creating an account, you can choose to take photos of your ID or input your ID and financial information. Once that process is completed, you will be asked how you would like to get your activation code: Text, Email or Mail.

      If you continue to have difficulties with your account, you may call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.

  6. Roxanne J.

    i cant sign in i have a user name and password but didnt get a security code and it wont let me create a new account

    • V.V.

      Hi Roxanne, thanks for using our blog. Once you sign in to your my Social Security account using your username and password, it will then ask you to verify your cell phone number and/or your email address. Once you verify that it is correct, you will receive the security code.

      If you continue to experience difficulties, you may call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.

  7. Kathleen C.

    Several weeks ago I requested a temporary password for my social security account. I received the password today, however, I have been unable to locate the area on this website where I enter the temporary password so I can set up my password. Please help; this is the second time I have tried to get this issue resolved. Thank you

    • V.V.

      Hi Kathleen, thanks for using our blog. You will sign in to your my Social Security account using your username and temporary password. Once signed in, you will be prompted to change your password. We hope this helps!

  8. Vickie B.

    How do I verify a user name. I can’t get any farther

  9. Emily

    I no longer have access to the email and phone number I had when I setup my ssa. How can I change the email and phone number, so I can get access?

    • V.V.

      Hi Emily, thank you for your question. After you sign in to your my Social Security account, you can update your email address and telephone number. After inputting your username and password, you will be at the security code screen. If you mark the box “I cannot access the options listed above”, we will send you a letter with a reset code and instructions. We hope this helps!

  10. SKB

    What is the URL address for the “Terms of Service” that users of “mySocialSecurity” online accounts must agree to when setting up their account? I spent a half hour trying to find this page. Your help would be appreciated.

    • V.V.

      Hi SKB. Click here for the Terms of Service. We hope this helps!

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