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lapucelle

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1. I helped my aunt through this change a few months ago.

Reply to AnotherMother4Peace (Original post)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 02:29 PM

Nov 28

There's lot's of information here:

Learn about changes we’re making to your personal my Social Security account

Can I still use my Social Security username to sign in?

No. Effective June 7, 2025, Login.gov and ID.me are now the only sign in options to access Social Security online services. We have removed the option to sign in using a Social Security username and password.

You will be required to create an account with ID.me or Login.gov to access our online services. If you already have a Login.gov or ID.me account, you can use your existing account to access our online services.

https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/account-transition-faqs.html

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Social Security question. Apparently I cannot access my SS account using username & password. [View all] AnotherMother4Peace Nov 28 OP

I helped my aunt through this change a few months ago. lapucelle Nov 28 #1

Thank you so much for this info. I hope to get it done today. Did you go to the post office or on-line. Thanks. AnotherMother4Peace Nov 28 #4

I did it online, and my partner used the post office. nilram Nov 28 #10

Good Deal. I just might use the post office since it is open today, & it's nearby. Thanks. AnotherMother4Peace Nov 28 #12

Its safe Abnredleg Nov 28 #2

Yes - that's maybe what I'm looking for: a how-to video. Thanks. AnotherMother4Peace Nov 28 #5

It's safe GCG Nov 28 #3

Thank you AND Welcome to DU! AnotherMother4Peace Nov 28 #6

It was about four years ago when I did this. markodochartaigh Nov 28 #7

That makes me feel better that others got a message last week from SSI - I thought it was just me & bad news. AnotherMother4Peace Nov 28 #8

I'm self kicking & recommending in hopes to find out: If I DO NOT create a new account will I continue to receive SS? AnotherMother4Peace Nov 28 #9

This has been "required" long enough that we would have really heard about it nilram Nov 28 #11

Yes, that makes sense. It is new to me as I try to retrieve a message that's in my SSI account. I haven't really AnotherMother4Peace Nov 28 #13

Yes, you will continue to receive SS payments vademocrat Nov 28 #14

Ohhh - I love my DU community. Thank you for this information. nt AnotherMother4Peace Nov 28 #15

I did all that to access mine. iemanja Nov 28 #16

Actually, I don't think it was a option. I think it was part of the terms. That's what made me hesitate. AnotherMother4Peace Nov 28 #17

I've had id.me for months. I had to do the DL and self pic to create an account. Jacson6 Thursday #18