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If you use the My Social Security account login online, you’ll need to make several changes or you’ll be locked out. If you haven’t updated your account since Sept. 18, 2021, using the new method, the login for checking your Social Security account is no more and your username won’t work. You’ll now need to create a new account using one of their credential service providers at Login.gov.
Having access to your Social Security information can have several benefits, whether you currently receive benefits or not. You can get an estimate of future benefits, check on the status of your application or get a replacement card. You can confirm your earnings or get an SSA-1099 tax form. You can update your information such as address and either set up or change your direct deposit.
Security is one big reason they’ve made this change. You’ll be using federal authentication standards that provide safe and secure online access.
To get started on creating your new My Social Security account, go online to www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Scroll down to click the link to a 3-minute YouTube video that will give step-by-step instructions. (Beware: Below the video are links to several other videos, but only click on ones listed as the U.S. Social Security Administration.) Also take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions for more good information.
During the process of creating your account, you’ll need to receive a call or text that will give you a special code to verify your identity. If you run into problems and can’t access an activation code, you might need to receive your activation code by mail. Call for assistance at 800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. When the machine answers, say, “Help desk.”
Each time you sign into your account, you’ll be sent a one-time code for security as part of two-factor authentication.
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