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EDD certification glitch forcing me to restart the whole process - anyone else?

So frustrated with the EDD certification process right now! For the past two weeks, I've been trying to certify for my UI benefits and keep running into this weird glitch. I complete all the certification questions (work search, earnings, etc.), click submit, and then instead of getting the confirmation page, it boots me back to the beginning like I never started! Anyone else dealing with this? I've tried using both Chrome and Safari browsers, cleared my cache, even tried at different times of day thinking maybe the system is overloaded. Nothing works. My rent is due next week and I REALLY need this payment to process. Getting desperate here...

Myles Regis

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omg yes!!!! this happened to me last week. so annoying. thought it was just my crappy internet

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Khalil Urso

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Did you ever get it to work? I'm on day 5 of trying and still no luck.

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Brian Downey

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This is a known issue with UI Online that happens during system maintenance or high traffic periods. Try certifying between 2-5am when traffic is lowest. Also, make sure you're answering the work search question correctly - if you select 'no' to looking for work without having a valid exemption, it will kick you back to the beginning without telling you why. Check that you're not timing out (session expires after 30 minutes of inactivity). If all else fails, you can also certify by phone using TeleCert at 1-866-333-4606.

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Khalil Urso

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Thanks for the detailed response! I'll definitely try the early morning hours. I've been selecting 'yes' for work search and documenting my activities, so I don't think that's the issue. The weird thing is it lets me complete EVERYTHING and then bounces me back right at the final submission. So frustrating!

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Jacinda Yu

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Have you tried using their mobile app instead of the website? Sometimes the app works when the main site is having issues. Also, take screenshots of your answers before you submit so if you have to start over, you can at least reference what you put before.

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Landon Flounder

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THERE IS NO EDD MOBILE APP!!! This is dangerous misinformation. EDD has repeatedly warned about fake EDD apps that steal your information. Only use UI Online through the official website or the telephone system.

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Jacinda Yu

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You're absolutely right - I'm so sorry for the confusion! I was thinking of another state's system. Thank you for the correction!

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Callum Savage

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same prolem here too. been hitting submit like 6 times now. this system is such garbage. they make it hard on purpose so people give up claiming i swear

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Ally Tailer

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I've had success using Claimyr to reach an EDD representative who fixed this exact issue for me. I was having the same certification loop problem for weeks and getting nowhere. The rep explained it was a technical glitch on my account that needed to be manually fixed on their end. Check out their video demo at https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Their website is claimyr.com. It helped me connect with an actual agent who could fix the backend issues that were causing the loop.

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Khalil Urso

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I hadn't heard of this service before. Were they able to fix it right away once you got through to someone? I've tried calling directly and just get the 'too many callers' message every time.

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Ally Tailer

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Yes, once I got connected to a rep, they fixed it within minutes. They told me it was a common glitch where the system wasn't properly saving completed certifications from certain accounts. They had to reset something on their end. I was able to certify immediately after the call without any issues.

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Aliyah Debovski

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i find that if i use internet explorer (not chrome) and do it exactly at midnight when the new certification period opens it works better. also dont use wifi use a direct ethernet connection if u can. sometimes its just bad timing and EDD computers are garbage lol

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Brian Downey

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Internet Explorer has been discontinued by Microsoft and is no longer supported or secure. Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Chrome would be better options.

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Landon Flounder

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The certification loop issue is often caused by one of three things: 1. Browser compatibility issues - try using Microsoft Edge which seems most compatible with UI Online 2. Your JavaScript settings are disabled or something is blocking scripts 3. There's a flag on your account requiring manual review If it keeps happening, you should try the paper DE 4581 form and mail it in. You can download it from the EDD website. Yes, it's slower but at least it will process. Your other option is to call at exactly 8:01 AM when the lines open and use the prompts to reach the claims department.

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Khalil Urso

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Thanks for these specific tips. I'll try Edge tomorrow morning. If that doesn't work, I might look into the paper form option - though I really need the money soon and mail would take forever. Really appreciate the help!

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Myles Regis

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my cousin works for edd and he says they been having major tech issues since they updated the system last month. just keep trying is all u can do 😩

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Khalil Urso

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UPDATE: Finally got it to work! For anyone else having this issue, what worked for me was using Microsoft Edge (thanks for that tip!) AND doing it super early at 4am when the system wasn't busy. ALSO make sure you're not using any browser extensions or blockers. I turned everything off and it went through smoothly. Thanks everyone for your help!

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Brian Downey

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Great news! Thanks for updating us with what worked. This will definitely help others with similar issues.

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Callum Savage

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4am?? they really expect us to be certifying in the middle of the night?? this system is BROKEN beyond belief

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