Cal Jobs 2FA emails not arriving - EDD registration deadline approaching

omg ive been dealing w/ the EXACT same thing!!!!! been trying for 2 weeks to get the stupid verification codes. tried calling like 20 times and always get that stupid max callers message. i think they do this on purpose to kick people off benefits tbh

I had this exact issue last month. The problem is their 2FA system uses a different email server than their regular communications. Try these steps: 1. Check if you accidentally typed your email wrong during registration (happens more than you'd think) 2. Add noreply@caljobs.ca.gov to your contacts AND safe senders list 3. Call your email provider to see if they're blocking anything from .gov domains 4. Try using a completely different email address if possible If none of that works, going to the physical office actually IS your best bet. Bring ID and your EDD paperwork showing the registration requirement.

I had the same problem and lost my bennies for 3 weeks before getting it fixed. The system is 100% rigged against us. My friend said try Yahoo mail cause Gmail sometimes blocks the codes. Also the EDD offices are usually PACKED so get there early like 7am even tho they open at 8.

If you need to contact EDD directly about this, I recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com). I was in the same situation with the Cal Jobs registration deadline approaching and couldn't get through on the phone for days. Claimyr connected me to an EDD rep in about 20 minutes instead of dealing with the constant "maximum callers" message. The rep actually gave me a temporary exemption from the Cal Jobs requirement while I sorted out the technical issues. You can see how it works here: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km Best part was being able to explain my situation to an actual human who could help, instead of fighting with the broken website.

As a former EDD employee, I can confirm this is a known issue with the Cal Jobs system. The technical teams at EDD and Cal Jobs are separate, which causes these coordination problems. Here's what you should do: 1. First, try the new email address solution mentioned above - that resolves about 60% of these cases 2. If that fails, you need to request a "registration bypass code" from EDD directly. This is a temporary code they can issue that satisfies your work search requirement while technical issues are being resolved. 3. Document EVERYTHING. Save screenshots of error messages, failed login attempts, and record dates/times of your calls. This documentation is critical if your benefits are temporarily paused. The bypass code is your best option, but you MUST speak with an EDD representative to get one. Unfortunately, phone lines are overwhelmed right now due to the new fiscal year processing.

dont get your hopes up I tried all these suggestions for 3 weeks straight my caljobs still wont accept me & my benefits got stopped now im fighting to get them backpaid... the whole system is garbage tbh. my cousin said she had this issue in 2022 and ended up having to submit some kind of formal complant with the labor board?? not sure if thats even right but EDD is usless

Has anyone actually tried using a different web browser for Cal Jobs? My verification emails wouldn't come through when using Chrome but worked instantly when I switched to Firefox. Might be worth a try before going through all the complicated stuff.

UPDATE: I just wanted to let everyone know what worked! I created a brand new Gmail account as suggested, and the 2FA verification email came through immediately. I was able to complete my Cal Jobs registration! I also called EDD using the Claimyr service someone recommended, and got through in about 25 minutes. The rep confirmed my registration was successful and my benefits are safe. She also added a note to my file about the technical issues in case anything comes up later. Thank you all so much for your help - I was seriously panicking yesterday thinking I might lose my benefits. For anyone else dealing with this: try the new email method first, it's the quickest solution!

So glad to see you got it sorted out! This whole thread has been super helpful - I'm dealing with the same Cal Jobs 2FA nightmare right now and was about to give up. Going to try the new Gmail account trick first thing tomorrow morning. Quick question for anyone who's been through this: after you create the new email account and get verified, can you switch back to your original email in your Cal Jobs profile later? Or should I just stick with the new Gmail account permanently to avoid risking the same issue again? Also bookmarking that Claimyr service - having a way to actually reach EDD without the "maximum callers" message sounds like a lifesaver for future issues.

This thread is a goldmine of info! I'm dealing with the exact same Cal Jobs 2FA issue and my deadline is in 4 days. Reading through all the solutions here has given me hope. My plan of attack based on everyone's suggestions: 1. Try the new Gmail account method first (seems to have the highest success rate) 2. If that fails, use Claimyr to get through to EDD for the bypass code 3. Document everything with screenshots like @Anastasia Kozlov suggested One thing I wanted to add - for anyone else reading this who's panicking like I was, it sounds like there ARE solutions and people DO get through this successfully. The system is definitely broken but it's not impossible to work around. Will update with my results in case it helps others! Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences 🙏

Just wanted to chime in as someone who went through this exact nightmare about 6 months ago! The Cal Jobs 2FA issue is SO frustrating and you're absolutely right that it feels intentionally designed to trip people up. What finally worked for me was a combination of things mentioned here: - Created a new email specifically for government stuff (used ProtonMail instead of Gmail) - Cleared ALL browser data, not just cache - Used incognito/private browsing mode for the registration The key thing I learned is that Cal Jobs has some weird conflicts with certain browser extensions and saved login data. Starting completely fresh seemed to be what broke through for me. Also, if you do end up having to go to the EDD office, call ahead to see if they have specific "tech support" hours. Some locations have staff who actually know the Cal Jobs system better than others. Saved me from sitting there all day only to be told to "try again later" 🙄 Fingers crossed the Gmail trick works for you - sounds like that's been the winner for most people lately!