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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

Friday

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 Friday OP

I helped my aunt through this change a few months ago. lapucelle Friday #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 Friday #4

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

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

Its safe Abnredleg Friday #2

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

It's safe GCG Friday #3

Thank you AND Welcome to DU! AnotherMother4Peace Friday #6

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

That makes me feel better that others got a message last week from SSI - I thought it was just me & bad news. AnotherMother4Peace Friday #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 Friday #9

This has been "required" long enough that we would have really heard about it nilram Friday #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 Friday #13

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

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

I did all that to access mine. iemanja Friday #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 Friday #17