If you use the My Social Security portal (ssa.gov/myaccount) to manage your account, there will be some changes coming.
If you created your account before Sept. 18, 2021, you will have to create a new account at login.gov if you don't already have one. The federal government established login.gov to identify online account holders. You will also have the option of using other authenticators such as ID.me.
The authentication process sends a one-time number to your email or mobile device. The first time you create your login.gov account, you might have to enter as many as three unique authentication numbers. Pay careful attention to the forms that verify your identity and make sure that every detail is correct. If you have changed phone numbers recently, make sure you type the correct phone number.
Once you complete the process, your Social Security login can be done through login.gov. Just click 'connected accounts' to go directly to Social Security.
Allyson Good curates senior living, health, and family content. She is formerly the Managing Editor of Active Life, a print newspaper published in 2016-2017 for seniors, choosing practical articles on health, money, safety, and everyday living for older readers. She is also an avid gardener and offers up Garden Hints and Tips on a regular basis.