Creating an Account

Your personal my Social Security account lets you securely access and manage your Social Security information online. You must be 18 years or older and have a valid email address to create an account.

Get started:

1. Choose your sign-in service

When you are ready, you’ll need to select Login.gov or IDMe as your sign-in service. Login.gov and IDMe provide identity verification and secure access to your personal my Social Security account. Learn more about choosing a sign-in option using the chart below.

2. Sign in to your selected service

If you already have a Login.gov or IDMe account, you can access your personal my Social Security account using your existing Login.gov or IDMe email address and password. If you have not used one of these services before, you will need to verify your identity and create an account with your selected sign-in service. This one-time task can take 5 - 20 minutes and provides secure access to many federal government services in addition to your official my Social Security account.

3. We’ll sign you in to your online my Social Security account

Once you have verified your identity using the Login.gov or IDMe sign-in service via SSA.gov, you will have access to your personal my Social Security account.

Choose how to sign in

You can use either Login.gov or IDMe to verify your identity and securely access your official my Social Security account. The information below can help you choose your preferred sign-in service. If you are not sure which account to choose, continue with Login.gov. If you already have a Login.gov or IDMe account, use it to sign in to your personal my Social Security account.

Login Comparison

What it is	A government sign-in service used across many federal agencies	A sign-in service used across many federal agencies and private companies
Best for	Most users in the United States	Users inside or outside the United States
What you'll need	Email address, government-issued photo ID and a phone number	Email address, government-issued photo ID and a device with a camera

What if I have an email login? As of June 7, 2025, Social Security online services use Login.gov and IDMe for sign-in. If you don’t already have an account, you’ll need to create one.

Ready to create your account?

Access your Social Security information and manage your benefits online with a personal my Social Security account. To get started, sign in with one of our secure partner sites:

If you already have an account, you can sign in here.