EDD CalJOBS registration letter - password won't work! Alternative options?

This happens a lot actually! I had the same issue last month. The pre-generated passwords often expire after 7 days from when they create the account (not from when you receive the letter). If it's been more than a week since the letter was dated, that's probably why. You have two options: 1. Call the CalJOBS technical support at 1-800-758-0398 and explain the situation. They can reset your password. 2. Create a new account with your own email/password. Either way works fine for EDD purposes - they just need you registered in the system. The important thing is making sure you're logging your work search activities somewhere (either CalJOBS or your own records).

ya had same thing happen. caljobs is soooo messed up. i just made new acct & been fine for 3 months no problems

I work at a career center and help people with CalJOBS registrations every day. Here's what's happening: EDD automatically creates a shell account for you in CalJOBS when they approve your claim. BUT there's often a delay in that information being properly processed in the CalJOBS system. Sometimes the credentials in your letter never actually get activated in their system. It's perfectly fine to create your own account. Just make sure you use the same personal information (SSN, birthdate, etc.) that's on your claim. The systems will eventually match your records based on your personal identifiers, not the username. What EDD cares about is that you're registered and using the system to search for work - not which specific account you use to do it.

I had this EXACT problem last week!! The CalJOBS password they gave me didn't work either. I tried resetting it through their forgot password feature but it said my SSN and username combo wasn't recognized!?!? So frustrating!! I ended up just creating a new account and it's been fine. Just make sure you log your work search activities in there regularly. I think that's what EDD actually checks - not whether you used their specific login.

If you're struggling to connect with EDD to resolve these kinds of technical issues, I highly recommend trying Claimyr. I was dealing with a similar situation where I needed to speak with someone about a CalJOBS registration problem, and I couldn't get through on the regular phone lines for days. Claimyr got me connected to an EDD representative in less than 30 minutes. They basically call EDD for you and when they get through, they connect you. Saved me so much time and frustration. You can check them out at claimyr.com - they even have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km

btw dont forget u can also just keep ur own records of job search stuff instead of using caljobs. thats what my friend does. just writes down where he applied n stuff

WAIT the letter is supposed to come with login info??? I got my CalJOBS letter last month and it just told me to register but didn't include any account information at all. Should I be worried? Now I'm confused if I did it wrong...

To directly answer your question: No, EDD will not penalize you for creating your own CalJOBS account instead of using their pre-generated one. The important requirement is that you're registered in the system and documenting your work search activities. If you're concerned, you can always mention this during your next certification by adding a note explaining that you had to create a new account due to technical issues with the pre-generated credentials. But honestly, it's not necessary - thousands of claimants create their own accounts. Just make sure you're using the same information (name, SSN, contact details) that's on your EDD claim, and the systems will eventually reconcile your records.