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EDD password reset email not arriving - Help!

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble resetting my password for the unemployment website. I requested a password reset email but it's not showing up in my inbox or spam folder. Has anyone else experienced this? Any tips on how to get it resolved?

Yara Campbell

Ugh, I had the same issue last month. It's so frustrating! Have you tried calling their tech support line? They might be able to manually reset it for you.

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Ella rollingthunder87

I haven't tried calling yet. How long did you have to wait on hold? I've heard horror stories about their phone lines 😩

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Yara Campbell

Honestly, it took forever. I was on hold for like 3 hours before I got through to someone. But it was worth it in the end cuz they fixed the issue right away.

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Isaac Wright

3 hours?! That's insane. There's gotta be a better way to handle this stuff. The system is so broken 🤦‍♂️

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Maya Diaz

I found a method to get someone on the phone quickly. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Tami Morgan

Wow, that sounds too good to be true. Have you actually tried it yourself? Is it legit?

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Maya Diaz

Yep, I've used it twice now. Saved me hours of frustration. Totally worth the 20 bucks imho.

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Rami Samuels

Idk man, paying to get through to a government service feels wrong. Shouldn't this be free?

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Maya Diaz

I get where your coming from, but for me, time is money. I'd rather pay $20 than waste a whole day on hold 🤷‍♂️

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Haley Bennett

Here's what worked for me: 1. Clear your browser cache and cookies 2. Try using a different browser 3. Disable any ad blockers or VPNs 4. Double-check that the email address on your account is correct 5. If all else fails, create a new account with a different email Hope this helps! Let me know if you need more info.

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Ella rollingthunder87

Thanks for the detailed steps! I'll give these a try and report back. Fingers crossed 🤞

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Douglas Foster

am i the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to access our benefits? the whole system needs an overhaul smh

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Nina Chan

Have you tried contacting them through social media? Sometimes their Twitter support is more responsive than other channels.

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Ella rollingthunder87

I didn't even know they had a Twitter account! I'll look into that, thanks for the tip 👍

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Ruby Knight

Protip: If you can't get the reset email, try logging in with your old password. Sometimes the system glitches and doesn't actually expire your old one. Worth a shot! 🤷‍♀️

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Diego Castillo

This actually worked for me once! The unemployment website is held together with duct tape and prayers I swear 😂

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