Last updated: November 10, 2026
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Ssa outage history
The biggest Ssa outages on record, plus our latest check.
- 31 March 2025. About 1 day. Many SSI recipients saw a false message claiming their payments had stopped, and some could not reach their accounts.
✓ Our latest check (10 November 2026, 4:11 AM PKT): ssa.gov did not answer on our last check. It may be having problems, or the check itself was blocked.
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Ssa uptime and reports
Live report counts and the day by day record for the last 30 days.
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Last 30 days, day by day: 12 October 2026 to 10 November 2026
Green: up. Red: outage. Amber: some checks failed. Grey: no record yet.
The daily record builds from today as our checks run. Grey days have no saved record yet. A red day marks a confirmed outage.
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Ssa on social media
An early signal from outside our site, watched in rotation.
Posts on Bluesky saying Ssa is down. Checked 10 November 2026, 2:09 AM PKT.
Quiet right now. Nobody on Bluesky is saying Ssa is down.
- @bulldykechinashop.bsky.social 31 Oct, 1:22 PM PKT
yah got that today, too - these are so obviously political, it's offensive, like we're stupid. oh yeah, let's vote straight republican bc my hold time at ssa is down to 6 minutes!
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Is Ssa Down Right Now?
SSA.gov is the website of the U.S. Social Security Administration, and its my Social Security portal handles benefits, statements and account services for millions of Americans. When the SSA site is down, people cannot check benefits or manage their accounts. This page tracks the live Ssa status so you can check whether ssa.gov is experiencing an outage or the problem is yours. If you are wondering is Ssa down for me or for everyone, the report graph above is the quickest signal. Americans check ssa.gov for benefit statements, earnings records and retirement estimates, making the portal essential financial infrastructure.
Why Can’t I Log In to My Social Security Account?
The my Social Security portal now routes through Login.gov or ID.me, and problems with those identity services lock you out of SSA too. Account lockouts after failed attempts need a waiting period. Browser privacy settings that block third-party cookies break the login handoff. If login fails on every device with correct credentials, check the Ssa status for an outage before resetting anything. The Login.gov and ID.me handoff is the most fragile part; if ssa.gov loads but login fails, the identity service is usually the problem. Betting accounts guard the same door, and a Stake login that loops sends players back to the same checks.
Why Is SSA.gov Not Loading?
SSA.gov slows during tax season and cost-of-living announcement periods, when millions check statements. The site runs scheduled maintenance, often on weekends, which is announced in advance. Browser cache issues cause many personal loading failures. If ssa.gov fails on every device and network outside maintenance windows, check the status for an outage.
Why Is My Social Security Statement Wrong?
Online statements update on SSA’s processing schedules; recent earnings take time to appear. Name or earnings mismatches need a visit or call to correct. Estimates change with new earnings records. If your statement looks wrong, contact SSA directly; the website only displays what the agency has on file. Screenshot benefit estimates for your records, since online figures update as new earnings are processed.
Common Ssa Problems & Fixes
Login.gov handoff failing
Complete verification on Login.gov first, then return to SSA. Clear cookies for both sites. If the handoff fails for everyone, the identity service is having problems.
Account locked
Wait out the lockout period rather than retrying. Verify your identity documents are current. Contact SSA if the lock never clears.
Benefits estimator not working
The estimator needs your full earnings record loaded. Try again later. If it fails for everyone, the calculation service is down.
Can’t reset password
Password resets go through Login.gov or ID.me, not SSA directly. Check email spam for reset links. If resets fail everywhere, the identity service is down.
Site shows maintenance message
SSA schedules weekend maintenance; check their announcements. Try again after the window. Unscheduled maintenance messages during weekdays may indicate an outage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I create a my Social Security account when identity verification keeps failing?
Verification fails when your details do not match credit and public records, or the photo ID scan is unclear. A frozen credit file can also block the check. Retake the ID photo in good light and confirm your details match your records.
Can I reopen a saved Social Security application without my re-entry number?
A saved application needs its re-entry number to open again. Without that number, the site cannot pull up your saved work. Start from the application history page, or begin a new application if the number is lost.
Why can’t I log into my Social Security account?
Login.gov or ID.me issues are the most common cause. Complete verification there first. If login fails everywhere, check the Ssa status.
Is SSA.gov down for maintenance?
Scheduled maintenance usually happens on weekends and is announced. Weekday failures are more likely real outages.
Why is my statement wrong?
The site displays SSA’s records; errors need agency correction. Recent earnings take time to appear. Contact SSA directly about discrepancies.