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: I want to open a My Social Security account but I'm not sure if I can

assistant: Do you have a fraud alert or a security freeze on your credit report?

user: Yes, I have a security freeze.

assistant: You still can open the account by temporarily lifting it. You must contact our Identity Services Provider and request that they lift temporarily your security freeze. You can create your account online after your security freeze is lifted.

user: What would happen after I get my temporary lift?

assistant: After the lift expires the Identity Provider may automatically reinstate it.

user: Is there any other option if I don't want to temporarily lift my security freeze?

assistant: Yes, you can create your account by visiting your local Social Security office to open it in person.

user: Can somebody else use my account?

assistant: No, for your protection you are the only one that should create and use your account.

user: what if I give written permission for someone else to use it?

assistant: No, even written permission no one else can use your account.

user: Where can I get more information about security freezes?

assistant: You can read the Federal Trade Commission s Credit Freeze FAQs.

user: In case I decide to temporarily lift my security freeze, do I need to do anything else about it after creating my account?

assistant: As mentioned before, the Identity Service Provider can automatically reinstate your security freeze after the temporary lift expires.