How to Create a my Social Security Account

Note: Creating a my Social Security account requires an email address. If you do not have an email address, it is easy to set one up. Just visit www.gmail.com and click Create Account (you will need a phone number to receive texts to verify your identity).

Creating a my Social Security Account

It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Go to www.ssa.gov/myaccount/ and click Create an Account
2. Read and agree to the “Terms of Service”, fill out the form, and verify your identity
3. Create your account detail, select how to receive your security code, then enter your security code

Video

The video below will walk you through the process:

https://youtu.be/xxLG6l4tvlA