[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-online-social-security-account\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-online-social-security-account\/","headline":"How to Create an Online Social Security Account","name":"How to Create an Online Social Security Account","description":"The best way to keep up with your Social Security earnings and benefits, whether you\u2019re drawing benefits now or in the future, is to create an SSA online account, known as a \u201cMy Social Security\u201d account. Why Open a My Social Security Account? A \u201cMy Social Security\u201d account\u00a0provides secure access...","datePublished":"2025-08-12","dateModified":"2025-08-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/author\/rbrlawfirm\/#Person","name":"Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/author\/rbrlawfirm\/","identifier":9,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d0925a45a81b21fd1dd057ea2aa3cf0b7862bc7e8478f659a09444e627cf1a3f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d0925a45a81b21fd1dd057ea2aa3cf0b7862bc7e8478f659a09444e627cf1a3f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rbrs-logo-96x96.png","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rbrs-logo-96x96.png","width":96,"height":96}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RBRS-Blog-Template-35.png","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/RBRS-Blog-Template-35.png","height":600,"width":600},"url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-online-social-security-account\/","about":["Social Security Claims"],"wordCount":438,"articleBody":"The best way to keep up with your Social Security earnings and benefits, whether you\u2019re drawing benefits now or in the future, is to create an SSA online account, known as a \u201cMy Social Security\u201d account.Why Open a My Social Security Account?A \u201cMy Social Security\u201d account\u00a0provides secure access to your Social Security information, allowing you to verify earnings, estimate future benefits, and\/or manage benefits.\u00a0It\u2019s also a convenient way to contact the\u00a0Social Security Administration if you have an urgent question or need to request a replacement Social Security card.\u00a0What You\u2019ll Need Before Creating An Online Social Security AccountYou must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Social Security number to open your My Social Security account. You\u2019ll also need:Valid email addressU.S. Postal address or ID.me credentialsExperian credit report, which the SSA will access to verify your identificationA Step-by-Step Guide for How to Create an SSA Account OnlineStep 1: Go to the My Social Security Sign-up Page at https:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/myaccount\/.Step 2: Create Your Account by clicking on \u201cCreate an Account.\u201d If you have a Login.gov or ID.me account, you\u2019ll use it to create your online Social Security account. If not, you\u2019ll need to create one. (ID.me is not a government entity but is federally certified to provide secure digital identity verification to government agencies.)Click on \u201cSign in with Login.gov,\u201d or \u201cSign in with ID.me\u201d and enter an email address and language preference.Step 3: Verify Your Email Address. You\u2019ll receive an email at the address you provided, asking you to click a link to confirm your email address and create a password.Step 4: Set Up a Password. Your password must be at least 12 characters long and should be unique to this account.\u00a0Step 5: Set Up Two-Factor Identification. Choose a method for the SSA to use when you sign in to your SSA account in the future. Then complete the form that asks for information the SSA can use to confirm your identity.Step 6: Complete Your Profile. Now that you have an account, review the information the SSA has and update it as necessary:Personal informationEmployment historyBank account information (for direct deposit of payments).\u00a0If you would like help with your Social Security disability claim, contact Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons now. Ryan Bisher Ryan & SimonsWe are Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons, a legal firm that, for decades, has been fighting for the rights of hardworking Oklahoma residents. 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