How to create a my Social Security account

To create an account, you must:

Be at least 18 years of age

Have a Social Security number

Have a valid U.S. mailing address

Have an email address

Start Here

1. Visit: www.SocialSecurity.gov/myaccount

2. Select: Sign in or create an account

3. Select: Create an account

4. Read and agree to our terms of service

5. Tell us who you are

6. Verify your identity

7. Create account detail: Username and password

8. Select how to receive your security code: Text message or email

9. Enter the security code you received

10. Submit and congratulations, you sucessfully created an account.

Create Your Account Today!

SocialSecurity.gov Social Security Administration | Publication No. 05-10378January 2018 | Produced at U.S. taxpayer expense