SSA Tightening Security on Online Social Security Accounts

Aug 2, 2016 / Michael Natalie, Horsesmouth Assistant Editor

Starting this August, Social Security will implement two-factor authentication for their online services.

Each time you sign into your Social Security account online, you will complete two steps:

  • Step 1: Enter your username and password.
  • Step 2: Enter the security code sent to your cell phone.

This change is mandatory. If you do not wish to provide your cell phone number to the SSA, you will not be able to access your online Social Security account.

 

Comments


This policy may be causing some issues for elderly people who don't have cell phones or a phone that can receive text messages.

That's a good point. 

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