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Great news! Glad to hear you got it resolved before your certification was due. Always good to document those security answers somewhere secure.
So glad you got back in! This is such a common problem - I work at a local workforce development center and we see people locked out of their EDD accounts almost weekly. Your experience is exactly why we always tell people to save their security question answers in a secure note or password manager when they first set up the account. The EDD system is super sensitive about capitalization, spaces, and punctuation in those answers too. Thanks for sharing the update - it'll help other people know there's hope even when it seems impossible!
That's really helpful to know about the workforce development center perspective! I had no idea this was such a widespread issue. Do you have any tips for people who are setting up their EDD accounts for the first time? Like specific things to avoid when creating security questions that might cause problems later? I'm thinking about sharing this thread with some friends who might be filing for unemployment soon.
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I'm new to this community and have been desperately searching for my for almost a month now! This thread has been an absolute goldmine of information - I can't believe how many helpful solutions everyone has shared here. I had completely given up on the site since it kept asking for information I didn't have. Reading through all these success stories has given me so much hope! I'm definitely going to try the technical support line at (833) 978-2511 first thing tomorrow morning - it sounds like so many people have had actual success with that number compared to the impossible main UI line. I'll also check my UI Online profile section under details and dig through my pile of old mail for any EDD correspondence. It's honestly incredible how this community has figured out all these workarounds when EDD's official help seems so limited. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share what worked for them - having multiple proven methods to try makes me feel actually optimistic about finally solving this nightmare!
Welcome to the community Melody! I'm also a newcomer here and completely understand your frustration - a whole month of searching sounds absolutely exhausting! This thread has been such a lifesaver for me too. I just wanted to add that when you the technical support line at (833) 978-2511, try calling right when they open in the morning - that seems to be when people have the best luck getting through quickly. Also, while you're waiting for the call, definitely check not just your UI Online profile but also any text messages you might have from EDD - sometimes they include partial info there too. The multi-approach strategy everyone has mentioned really does seem to be the key. It's amazing how this community has become like a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for something EDD should make simple! Wishing you the best of luck - with all these proven methods, I'm confident you'll finally get your sorted out!
Hi everyone! I'm new to this community and have been struggling to find my for about two weeks now. After reading through all these incredibly helpful suggestions, I feel like I finally have a real game plan! The site hasn't been working for me either, so I'm really grateful to see all these alternative methods that people have actually had success with. I'm definitely going to try the technical support line at (833) 978-2511 first thing tomorrow morning - it sounds like so many of you have had much better luck with that number compared to the main UI line that never picks up. I'll also check my UI Online profile section under details and dig through my old mail pile for any EDD correspondence I might have saved. It's amazing how this community has come together to solve what should be such a simple problem! Thank you to everyone who took the time to share what worked for them - having multiple proven approaches to try gives me real hope that I can finally get this resolved after weeks of frustration.
Welcome to the community Sean! I'm also new here and can totally relate to your frustration - two weeks of searching feels like forever when you just need your own number! This thread has been absolutely incredible for crowdsourcing solutions. I just wanted to add that when you that technical support line at (833) 978-2511, it might help to have all your personal info ready (SSN, DOB, address) since they'll need to verify your identity before they can give you the EDDCAN. Also, don't get discouraged if you have to try a few different methods - it seems like what works varies from person to person, but having all these options really increases your chances of success. The fact that so many people in this community have actually solved this problem using these approaches gives me a lot of confidence that you'll get it figured out soon too. Good luck and keep us posted on how it goes!
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Update: I filed my claim today using the regular UI Online application like you all suggested. It did ask for my Nevada employer information and had a checkbox to indicate it was out-of-state employment. The system accepted my application and gave me a confirmation number. Now I just have to wait for them to process it and hopefully contact Nevada without any issues. Thanks everyone for your help!
Great! Expect it to sit in pending status for a bit longer than usual while they verify with Nevada. If it goes beyond 3 weeks without any update, that's when you might want to try contacting them. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly!
see told u it would work! good luck man
Glad to see you got your claim filed! Just wanted to add that if you run into any delays during processing, don't panic - interstate claims can sometimes get stuck in the system for various technical reasons. If you need to follow up after a few weeks, try calling early in the morning (around 8:00-8:30 AM) when call volumes are lower. Also keep all your documentation from your Nevada job handy - sometimes they'll ask for additional verification even after the initial application. The good news is once it's approved, your benefit amount will be based on your Nevada wages, so if you were making good money there it should work in your favor. Best of luck with the process!
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This is such a helpful thread! I'm new to unemployment benefits and seeing all these different acronyms and payment types was really confusing me. It's great to know that FAC was the federal boost during COVID - I was worried I was missing out on something I should be getting. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain this clearly for those of us who are still figuring out how all this works!
I totally understand that feeling, Victoria! When I first started dealing with unemployment, all the different codes and payment types were so overwhelming. FAC, PEUC, PUA - it felt like alphabet soup! But this community has been amazing at breaking things down. Don't hesitate to ask questions when you see something confusing - everyone here has been really helpful and patient with newcomers like us who are still learning the system.
This thread has been so informative! I'm currently dealing with EDD for the first time and was completely puzzled when I saw "FAC" listed in some old payment records I was reviewing. I thought it might be some kind of error or fee that was deducted. It's such a relief to learn it was actually additional money from the federal government during COVID. The way everyone has explained the difference between state benefits and federal programs really helps me understand my payment breakdown better. Thanks to everyone who took the time to clarify this!
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For those who are still having issues after the system comes back up, sometimes your browser stores corrupted cookies from the failed login attempts. Try these steps: 1. Clear browser cache and cookies specifically for edd.ca.gov 2. Restart browser completely 3. Try incognito/private browsing window 4. Check that your internet connection is stable I've found that doing a full browser reset helps 90% of the time when these login glitches happen.
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KhalilStar
•I just tried your suggestion and it worked! I was still getting errors even after others said the system was back up. Clearing the cookies specifically for EDD (not everything) did the trick.
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StarStrider
This is exactly why I always try to certify on weekdays when possible! I learned the hard way that Sunday mornings are the worst time to use the EDD site. I've been dealing with UI claims for almost a year now and I've noticed the system is much more stable Tuesday-Thursday between 10am-2pm. I know it's not always possible to avoid your assigned certification day, but if you have flexibility, those are the golden hours. Also, bookmark the mobile version of the site (m.edd.ca.gov) as a backup - it sometimes works when the main site is down because it runs on different servers.
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Emma Wilson
•This is super helpful advice! I'm new to the unemployment system and had no idea there were better times to use the site. I've been trying to certify whenever I remember, which is usually Sunday mornings like today when I have time. Definitely going to try those weekday hours you mentioned. Quick question - do you know if there's a way to change your assigned certification day, or are you stuck with whatever day they give you initially?
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