How to Create a My Social Security Account (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to open your My Social Security account with this step-by-step guide.
All you need is your Social Security number and email address.
Visit ssa.gov/myaccount, click ‘Create an account,’ and follow the prompts to set up a username and password.
Provide an additional contact method, such as a phone number, for added security.
You can use your My Social Security account to review earnings history, check benefits, update personal information, set up direct deposit, request a replacement card, and access various Social Security services.
Your information is secure with the protective measure of receiving a one-time code via text or email to verify your identity whenever you log in.