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14. Most welcome!

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Reply #11)

Tue Jul 16, 2024, 08:28 PM

Jul 16

I figured they will eventually put some kind of deadline in place but knowing these systems are used by many older seniors, that will probably take some time to move people over who have accounts at all, first.

I know the last time I was at my local SS office, while waiting, I saw one woman who was working with one of the customer service reps on getting her account up and running because apparently it wasn't allowing her to login. I ended up going there "in person" anyway because you either have to do that or "snail mail" a W-4V form and I wasn't trusting the mail for that!

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Social Security recipients must update their online accounts. Here's what to know. [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 16 OP

I'm good pfitz59 Jul 16 #1

This is going to be a disaster that will last for years. Jacson6 Jul 16 #2

Yeah, but the 30- and 40-somethings that like the idea Igel Jul 16 #6

Yep, not all my buddies have smart phones. quaint Jul 16 #9

Also we get a shit ton of scam emails BoRaGard Jul 22 #40

Yep...I read that days ago and trashed it. Seemed phony....n/t Bengus81 Jul 22 #41

Its a bit complicated but once you get it setup and get in the habit of using it you will be fine. honest.abe Jul 22 #42

I'm fine. Jacson6 Jul 22 #43

Yes. It will be a bit of challenge no doubt. honest.abe Jul 22 #44

I did more than enough to log in. GreenWave Jul 16 #3

I know the amount I get and when it's suppose to arrive. I'll probably fill out new login at some point, though. Silent Type Jul 16 #4

I've always heard they notify you by regular mail, not email of text? brush Jul 16 #5

Every time they notify me, it's through my P.O. box - the same place they send my tax forms to. Talitha Jul 16 #17

They will email you if you have registered, but... Grins Jul 16 #24

I have been using ID.ME for Income paying taxes for the past two years. PuppyBismark Jul 16 #7

I had to do ID.ME for an account and it was unnerving. LisaM Jul 16 #8

I can't even log in to my email... 2naSalit Jul 16 #10

Just made the change Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 16 #11

Most welcome! BumRushDaShow Jul 16 #14

Oh my lord Katcat Jul 16 #12

Thank you. I got the email, but forgot about it. LeftInTX Jul 16 #13

I made the change to login.gov about a week ago. SeattleVet Jul 16 #15

I called Social Security today to try establish receiving my husband's SS. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 16 #16

In their infinite wisdom Puppyjive Jul 16 #20

I assumed it was phishing and deleted it. They should have sent snail mail. Vinca Jul 16 #18

That was my first thought radical noodle Jul 17 #34

Strong Advice: LOGIN.GOV much better Do NOT IDme jmbar2 Jul 16 #19

Thank you for the information meow2u3 Jul 16 #21

Thank you! KarenS Jul 16 #22

What happens to those of us LilElf70 Jul 16 #23

I'm pretty sure signing in to SS is NOT mandatory. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 16 #26

I think they were saying PlutosHeart Jul 17 #31

You are correct LilElf70 Jul 17 #32

I don't think there is any requirement to have to do SS changes "online" BumRushDaShow Jul 17 #33

Social Security does not email. Firestorm49 Jul 16 #25

Yes, they do dweller Jul 16 #28

Thanks for the info - I just went in and set up Login.gov as my Social Security login option and it's working fine. NBachers Jul 16 #27

One kind of feels they should do it, so some hacker doesn't try to set it up... NowsTheTime Jul 16 #29

I am definitely a Legacy user. soldierant Jul 16 #30

I did it last month... Mr. Mustard 2023 Jul 17 #35

Thank you very much. I've updated my login. 24601 Jul 17 #36

I suspect this is more madness. snot Jul 17 #37

I only learned about the switch when I Hassler Jul 17 #38

I dont know if their servers are inundated... i keep trying and then do one step... IcyPeas Jul 17 #39

Had to do this for Deminpenn Jul 23 #45