my Social Security | Create an Account

How to Create or Access Your Account

Ready to sign up? You can create your personal my Social Security account using one of our two credential service providers: Login.gov or ID.me.

Create an Account Sign In

  • Login.gov is your one government account for simple, secure, and private access to participating U.S. government agencies.
  • ID.me is a single sign-on provider that meets the U.S. government’s online identity proofing and authentication requirements.
A credential includes your email, password, and 2-step verification factors. A trusted credential service provider helps us securely verify your identity online.

I have never accessed my Social Security, and I do not have a Login.gov or ID.me credential:

Visit www.ssa.gov/myaccount to get started. You will have the option to create an account with one of our two credential service providers: Login.gov or ID.me. Keep in mind:

  • You must be 18 years of age or older and have a Social Security number (SSN).
  • You will be redirected to the credential service provider’s website when you select “Sign in with Login.gov” or “Sign in with ID.me.”
  • You must provide a valid email address and some additional information.
  • Once you create the credential, you can use Social Security’s online services by signing in using the Login.gov or ID.me credential at www.ssa.gov/myaccount.

Note: If you have an international mailing address, many of our online services can now be accessed with an ID.me credential. Please visit www.ssa.gov/foreign for more information.

I have never accessed my Social Security, but I have a Login.gov or ID.me credential:

You can sign in with your credential at www.ssa.gov/myaccount and follow the prompts to create your personal my Social Security account.

I access my personal my Social Security account with a Social Security username and password that I created before September 18, 2021:

Effective June 7, 2025, Login.gov and ID.me are now the only sign in options to use Social Security’s online services. We have removed the option to sign in using a Social Security username and password.

You will be required to create an account with ID.me or Login.gov to use our online services. If you already have a Login.gov or ID.me account, you can use that existing account.

I have accessed my Social Security using an existing Login.gov or ID.me credential:

You can sign in to your personal my Social Security account using your Login.gov or ID.me credential.

Create an Account Sign In

Your personal my Social Security account is for your use only.

We are committed to protecting the information and resources entrusted to us, including your personal information and investment. For your protection, you’re the only one who can create your personal my Social Security account for your exclusive use. No one can create or use an account on your behalf, even with your written or verbal permission. Do not allow anyone else to use your account under any circumstances. Unauthorized use of a secure my Social Security account is a misrepresentation of your identity to the federal government, and you may be subject to criminal or civil penalties, or both.