Social Security Introduces Secure Digital Access to Social Security Numbers
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: April 25, 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking steps to provide a significant enhancement for my Social Security account holders, by introducing secure digital access to their Social Security number (SSN). This innovative feature is designed to provide the American public with a modernized, secure, and accessible alternative to the traditional physical SSN card.
SSA is committed to improving service delivery while safeguarding Personal Identifiable Information (PII).
The digital SSN feature will allow account holders to conveniently display their SSN, when needed, for reasons other than handling Social Security matters. This enhancement will provide individuals who have forgotten their SSN or misplaced their SSN cards a simple solution allowing them to securely view their SSN online through the my Social Security portal. This will reduce their need for an in-person visit and/or having to wait to receive their SSN card through the mail. They will be able to access it via my Social Security on their mobile devices. This digital feature not only streamlines the process for those who need their SSN but also reinforces our dedication to protecting sensitive information. By providing a secure digital option, SSA aims to reduce the risk of lost or stolen cards and enhance the overall user experience.
“We are proud to offer this new digital solution to our account holders,” said Lee Dudek, Acting Commissioner. “This enhancement reflects our commitment to providing better service to the public while ensuring that their personal information remains secure. We believe that this modern approach will meet the needs of our constituents in a more efficient manner.”
SSA encourages all account holders to take advantage of this new feature, which will be available starting early this summer. For more information on how to create a my Social Security account, please visit https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/.
Together, we are working to create a more accessible and secure future for all Social Security beneficiaries.
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Cynthia P.
The traditional card option should remain available because not everyone has access to a smart phone. Also, I don’t trust a digital card not getting hacked. I hope you will not make this version mandatory.
Klaus
I agree; what is secure today is transparent tomorrow.
Paul
So our SS number are going to be digitized and available through the mySocial Security app, which I won’t use simply because cell phones are so easily hacked these days. How many horror stories have we all heard about people whose banking info or personal info was stolen by hackers, or by those who perpetrate text and phone scams? No thank you. I have my physical SS card and my number is memorized. I don’t think I’ll need a digital version of it.
Richard
I have been retired for 5 years now and have not had access to my social security account ..I have login.gov however the phone number is an old phone number that does not exist anymore so I do not have access and I cannot get access
JL
clicking and reading this article was a waste of my time. Your author’s lack of basic information on the topic has me wondering if they even attended a high school English class.
What is the “digital feature”? What are the steps being mandated for access? Sure sounds like you’re describing 2-factor authentication; if so, this was truly a waste our time!
Joanna
I think digitizing social security numbers is a very bad idea. Just another way for hackers to steal our social security numbers. The best way to keep anything secure is to lessen its availability which means that if someone forgets their social security number or needs a card they should still contact social security and jump through all the hoops required to get access to that.
DAVID A.
I retired from the agency 25 years ago but still follow its news with interest. I must say that after reading this announcement it isn’t clear to me what is meant. An actual example would have been helpful.
Terisa A.
The digital is good but why can people that leave outside the USA can’t access or open a My Account? If it’s done by Social security number? It’s dumb.
George P.
Something interesting to consider for the safety of all.
Sharon
No matter how many times I have tried to get access to my SSA account and I did the Log.in/Gov in Jan. did the 2 step authorcation and it doesn’t give me access to my account
Debra B.
Hello, I have not been able to sign into my account to view my information since the implementation of the new Gov ID sign in was created.
sharon
Nor have I and calling gets u NOWHERE! THIS is UNACCEPTABLE!!!!