To create a my Social Security account , you ll be askedto : Verify your identity by providing personal information about yourself and answering questions thatonly you are likely to know. Create a username and password you ll use to access your online account. Confirm your email address or phone number by entering a one - time security code within 10 minutes ofreceiving it in order to help keep your personal information safe. 

Do you have a security freeze or fraud alert on your credit report? 
If you have a security freeze, fraud alert, or both on your credit report , you can still open a my Social Security account by temporarily lifting it. Contact our Identity Services Provider and request that they temporarily lift your security freeze orfraud alert. Create a my Social Security account online after lifting the security freeze or fraud alert. Reinstate the security freeze or fraud alert with the Identity Services Provider if needed. When yourequest a temporary lift of your credit freeze or fraud alert , the Identity Services Provider mayautomatically reinstate it after your temporary lift expires. If you don t want to temporarily lift your security freeze or fraud alert , you can visit your local Social Security office to open an account in person. For more information on security freezes and fraud alerts , read the Federal Trade Commission s Credit Freeze FAQs. 

Your personal mySocial Security account is for your use only 
Social Security is dedicated to protecting the information and resources entrusted to us, including your personal information and investment. For your protection , you re the only one who can create your personal my Social Security account for your own exclusive use. No one can create or use an account on your behalf, even with written permission. Don t share the use of your account with anyone else under any circumstances, as unauthorized use of this service is a misrepresentation of your identity to the federal government and could subject

user: Are other people allowed to access my social security account?

assistant: No, you are the only person who can create and access your social security account.

assistant: Are you asking this to see if your account is protected or because you want to allow someone else to access your account?

user: Yes, I just wanted to make sure that my account was secure.

assistant: Yes, we will only allow you exclusive use of your account.

user: What will I be asked to do to create a social security account?

assistant: You will be asked to provide personal information that only you would know to verify your identity. You will also be asked to create and username and password to access your account.

user: Is there more information concerning security freezes and fraud alerts?

assistant: Yes, for more information read the Federal Trade Commission's Credit Freeze FAQs.

user: Can I still open my social security account if I have a fraud alert on my credit report?

assistant: Yes, you can have it temporarily lifted to access your account by contacting our Identity Services Provider.

user: Do I have to do this online or can I do it another way?

assistant: You can visit your local social security office to open an account in person.