Login.gov new Social Security site

A free and secure online account can be used to manage Social Security benefits. Account users can also check application status, request a replacement Social Security card, and view notices online. By 2022, more than 64 million people had a my Social Security account, per the Social Security Administration (SSA) blog.

On July 12, 2024, the SSA announced a change affecting many account users. Those who created a my Social Security account before September 18, 2021, must transition to a different type of online account known as a Login.gov. With a Login.gov account, you can continue to access to the SSA’s online services.

According to the SSA’s press release, over 5 million users have already transitioned to a Login.gov account.

Learn more about the reason for the change and how to transition your account.