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How to update phone number with EDD? Got a new number, need help!

Hey everyone, I just got a new phone number and I'm trying to update it for my EDD claim. Does anyone know if there's a way to change the number they have on file? I'm worried about missing important calls or updates.

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve updating EDD phone number easily, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgvdXVH3TI0

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AstroAdventurer

Unfortunately, EDD doesn't make it easy to update your phone number. You'll probably need to call them directly to make the change. Good luck getting through though, their phone lines are always jammed!

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Andre Dupont

Ugh, tell me about it. I spent 3 hours on hold last week just to get disconnected. 🤬

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Zoe Papanikolaou

Pro tip: try calling right when they open. I got through in like 20 minutes that way!

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AstroAdventurer

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot next time. Anything to avoid those endless hold times.

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Jamal Wilson

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. 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 about it: https://youtu.be/1X-mEsLtbmQ

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Mei Lin

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Liam Fitzgerald

20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to make a phone call.

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Jamal Wilson

I get the skepticism, but it honestly saved me so much time and frustration. Worth every penny imho.

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GalacticGuru

How long did you have to wait after using the service?

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Jamal Wilson

It took about an hour, but I didn't have to actively wait on hold. They called me when an agent was ready.

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Amara Nnamani

Have you tried updating your info through the online portal? Sometimes they let you make changes there without calling in.

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Giovanni Mancini

I'm in the same boat, OP. Changed my number last month and its been a nightmare trying to update it with EDD. Let me know if you figure out a good solution!

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Carmen Lopez

Will do! Seems like calling might be our best bet, even tho it's a pain. 😩

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Fatima Al-Suwaidi

Here's what you need to do: 1. Call the EDD customer service number (1-800-300-5616) 2. Choose the option for "all other questions" 3. When you get a rep, explain that you need to update your phone number 4. They'll verify your identity, so have your SSN and claim info ready 5. Once verified, they can update your number in the system Be prepared to wait on hold for a while. Best times to call are usually early morning or late afternoon. Good luck!

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Dylan Cooper

This is super helpful, thanks for laying it out step by step!

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Sofia Morales

I tried this and it worked! Took about an hour on hold, but got it done. Thanks!

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StarSailor

smh why does everything with EDD have to be so complicated? 🤦‍♂️

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Dmitry Ivanov

Preach! 🙌 It's like they're stuck in the stone age or smthn

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Ava Garcia

Quick question - did you port your old number to the new phone or is it a completely new number? If you ported it, you might not need to update EDD at all.

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Carmen Lopez

It's a totally new number, so I definitely need to update it. Good thinking tho!

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