EDDCAN registration problems - system keeps rejecting my number

Exactly! I'm new here too and this whole thread has been incredibly helpful. It's frustrating that EDD doesn't have better guidance on their registration page about checking for existing accounts first - seems like such an easy fix that would prevent so much confusion. The fact that people are missing certification deadlines because of this registration issue is really concerning. Maybe we should compile these solutions into a pinned post or FAQ for other newcomers? This community seems way more helpful than EDD's actual support system!

This is such a great idea! I'm also relatively new to this community and was amazed at how much more helpful everyone here is compared to trying to navigate EDD's confusing website or spending hours on hold. A pinned FAQ with common issues like this EDDCAN registration problem would save so many people time and stress. Maybe we could organize it by categories like "Registration Issues," "Certification Problems," "Payment Delays," etc.? I'd be happy to help compile solutions from threads like this one. It's clear that peer support is way more effective than whatever "help" EDD is supposed to be providing!

This is such a great idea! As another newcomer who just went through this exact nightmare, I completely agree that a pinned FAQ would save so many people time and stress. The account recovery solution should definitely be the #1 tip since it seems to fix the majority of these EDDCAN registration issues. Maybe we could also include that technical support number (1-833-978-2511) that was mentioned and the timing tips about calling early morning or waiting 3 business days after approval. It's honestly ridiculous that a community forum has better troubleshooting info than EDD's official help pages!

Great idea about creating a pinned post! As someone who just went through this exact nightmare myself last week, I can definitely confirm that the EDD registration process is confusing as hell. I wasted 4 days trying to register with my new EDDCAN before someone at my local workforce center mentioned checking for old accounts. Turns out I had one from 2018 that I'd completely forgotten about. It's ridiculous that this isn't more prominent on their website - they could save themselves thousands of confused phone calls if they just added a simple "Check if you already have an account" link right on the registration page. This community has been a lifesaver compared to trying to navigate EDD's phone maze!

That's a fantastic idea about creating a pinned FAQ! I'm relatively new to this community as well and this thread has been a lifesaver. It's honestly shocking how much more helpful this discussion has been than anything on EDD's official website. The account recovery solution should definitely be the first thing people try - it seems like at least half the "registration problems" are actually just forgotten old accounts. @Dylan Cooper, do you know how we could get the moderators to consider pinning something like this? It could save so many people from missing their certification deadlines and having their claims closed.

That's a really good idea about creating a pinned FAQ! I'm also relatively new to this community but have been dealing with EDD issues for months now. This thread perfectly shows how much better peer support is than trying to navigate EDD's phone system. A compilation of common registration problems and solutions would save so many people time and stress. @Dylan Cooper - do you know if the community moderators are open to suggestions like that? It would be great to have solutions for things like EDDCAN registration, identity verification delays, and phone system tips all in one easily accessible place.

That's a brilliant idea about creating a pinned FAQ! As someone who just went through this exact nightmare, I think a quick troubleshooting guide would save so many people time and stress. We could include the common solutions like checking for old accounts first, the technical support number, and even tips for getting through the phone system. I'd be happy to help compile this since I just experienced the problem firsthand. It's pretty sad that a community forum is more reliable than the actual EDD website for solving these issues!

That's a brilliant idea about creating a pinned post or FAQ! As someone who just went through this exact nightmare myself, I think we should definitely compile the most common EDD issues and their solutions. This thread alone covers so many crucial points - the old account recovery issue, the technical support number (1-833-978-2511), the 24-48 hour delay for new claims, and even tips about calling early morning or using services like Claimyr. It would save so many people the stress and potential missed certifications that come with these registration problems. Maybe we could organize it by issue type - registration problems, certification issues, identity verification, etc.? I'm happy to help put something together if others are interested!

That's a brilliant idea about creating a pinned FAQ! As someone who just went through this exact same nightmare, I can tell you that having all these solutions in one easily accessible place would be a game-changer. The account recovery tip alone would have saved me weeks of stress. I'd be happy to help compile the key troubleshooting steps from this thread - seems like the main issues are: 1) checking for old accounts first, 2) waiting for EDDCAN activation delays, 3) using the tech support line vs regular EDD number, and 4) understanding the urgency around certification deadlines. This community really does provide better support than EDD's official channels!

This is such a great idea! A pinned FAQ would be amazing - I bet this EDDCAN registration issue alone affects hundreds of people every month. We could also include other common solutions like the technical support number that PaulineW shared (1-833-978-2511) and the timing tips about waiting 3 business days after approval. It's honestly ridiculous that we have to crowdsource solutions that EDD should be providing upfront. Props to everyone who took the time to help Hailey - this is exactly why communities like this are so valuable!

That's a brilliant idea about creating a pinned FAQ! I'm relatively new to this community as well and I've already seen this same EDDCAN registration issue come up in several other threads. It would be so helpful to have a step-by-step troubleshooting guide that starts with "Check if you have an old EDD account first" before trying new registration. We could include all the solutions people shared here - the account recovery process, the technical support number (1-833-978-2511), browser clearing tips, and timing advice. Maybe we could also add warnings about certification deadlines and what to do if you're at risk of missing them due to tech issues. The community knowledge here is definitely more practical and accessible than anything on EDD's official site!

That's a brilliant idea about creating a pinned FAQ! As someone who just went through this nightmare myself, I think a step-by-step troubleshooting guide would be invaluable. We could include the most common solutions like: 1) Check account recovery first if you've ever filed for unemployment before, 2) Wait 3-5 business days after claim approval, 3) Try different browsers/clear cache, 4) Call the tech support line at 1-833-978-2511, and 5) Request Tier 2 escalation if needed. The mods should definitely consider this - it would save so many people the stress and potential missed certifications that I almost experienced!

That's a brilliant idea about creating a pinned FAQ post! As someone who just went through this exact nightmare myself last month, I can definitely contribute to documenting the common solutions. We could include the account recovery steps, the technical support number that @PaulineW shared, browser troubleshooting tips, and maybe even a flowchart of what to try first. It's pretty sad when a community forum is more helpful than the actual government agency, but at least we can help each other out. Would the mods be open to something like this?

That's a great idea about creating a pinned FAQ! As someone who just went through this exact nightmare, I'd be happy to help compile the key solutions. We could include: 1) Check account recovery first if you've ever had EDD benefits before, 2) The technical support number (1-833-978-2511) for registration issues, 3) Tips about waiting 3 business days after approval and trying early morning hours, and 4) The importance of calling EDD to document tech issues so you don't get penalized for late certification. This community really is more helpful than EDD's official channels - it's sad but true!

That's a brilliant idea about creating a pinned FAQ! As someone who just went through this whole ordeal myself a few weeks ago, I can definitely contribute to documenting these common issues. The EDDCAN registration problem seems to come up constantly, and having a clear step-by-step guide (check for old accounts first, then try the technical support line, etc.) would save so many people from the stress and potential missed certifications. I'd also suggest adding info about that Claimyr service someone mentioned - even if people are skeptical about third-party services, it's good to know all the options when you're desperate to get through to EDD. This community really is more helpful than their official support!

I love this idea! A pinned FAQ would be amazing. I'm also pretty new to the community but I've already seen several posts about similar EDD registration issues. Maybe we could create sections for common problems like: 1) Existing account vs new registration confusion, 2) EDDCAN activation delays, 3) Phone system tips for getting through to reps, and 4) What to do about missed certification deadlines due to tech issues. Having all these solutions in one place would save people so much time and stress. The knowledge sharing in this thread has been incredible - way better than anything I found on EDD's official site!

That's a brilliant idea about creating a pinned FAQ! I'm also relatively new here but this thread has been a lifesaver. It's honestly shocking how many people are dealing with the exact same EDDCAN registration issues and EDD just doesn't seem to address it anywhere in their official documentation. The number of people who forget about old accounts from years ago and get stuck in this loop is clearly significant. A community-compiled troubleshooting guide would probably help hundreds of people avoid the stress and missed certifications that @Hailey O'Leary went through. This kind of peer-to-peer support is invaluable when the official system fails us!

That's a brilliant idea about creating a pinned FAQ! As someone who just went through this exact nightmare myself, I think having a comprehensive guide would save so many people the stress and missed payments. We could include the most common solutions like checking for old accounts first, the technical support number (1-833-978-2511), browser troubleshooting tips, and maybe even timing advice for when to call. This community really is more responsive and helpful than EDD's official channels - it's kind of sad but also amazing how we're all helping each other navigate this broken system. Would love to help put together something like that if the mods are interested!

Yes! A pinned FAQ would be amazing. I'm also pretty new to this community and stumbled across this thread while having the exact same EDDCAN issue. The account recovery solution worked for me too - turns out I had an old account from when I was briefly unemployed in 2020 that I completely forgot about. It's honestly ridiculous that EDD's registration page doesn't have a big warning like "WAIT! Check if you already have an account before registering as new" or something. How many people are probably stuck in this loop right now? This community definitely provides better support than EDD's official channels - you all solved in one thread what their phone system couldn't handle in weeks!

That's a brilliant idea about creating a pinned FAQ! I just went through this exact same nightmare last week and wished I had found this thread sooner. The account recovery solution should definitely be the first thing people try. It's ridiculous that EDD makes you hunt through forums to figure out these basic issues. I'd be happy to help compile a list of common registration problems and solutions if the mods are interested. Between the old account issue, the EDDCAN activation delays, and the browser/cache problems people mentioned, we could probably help a ton of people avoid these headaches.

Great idea about creating a pinned FAQ! I've been lurking here for a while and this EDDCAN registration issue comes up at least once a week. A step-by-step troubleshooting guide would be amazing - something like: 1) Check if you had EDD benefits before (even years ago), 2) Try account recovery first, 3) Wait 3+ business days after approval, 4) Try different browsers/clear cache, 5) Call tech support at that number PaulineW shared. It's honestly ridiculous that we have to crowdsource solutions to basic system problems that EDD should have documented properly. This community is definitely more reliable than their official help!

Yes! A pinned FAQ or troubleshooting guide would be amazing. I'm also fairly new to this community and stumbled across this thread while searching for help with my own EDD issues. The amount of practical knowledge shared here is incredible - way better than the official EDD website or their phone support. @Dylan Cooper your idea about compiling solutions is spot on. Maybe we could create sections for common problems like EDDCAN registration, identity verification, payment delays, etc.? I d'be happy to help organize something like that if the moderators are interested. This community is proving to be such a valuable resource for people navigating the EDD system!

That's a great idea about creating a pinned FAQ! I'm also relatively new to this community and this thread has been a lifesaver. I was actually about to post my own question about EDDCAN registration issues, but reading through all these responses solved my problem before I even had to ask. It's really telling that a community forum is more helpful than the actual EDD support system. A pinned post with common solutions like "check account recovery first" and "wait 3 business days after approval" could save so many people from the same frustration. Would the moderators be open to something like that?

That's a brilliant idea about creating a pinned FAQ! As someone who just went through this exact nightmare, I'd be happy to help compile the most common EDDCAN registration issues and solutions. We could include things like: 1) Check account recovery first if you've ever filed for unemployment before, 2) Wait 3-5 business days after claim approval for EDDCAN to activate, 3) The technical support number (1-833-978-2511) for registration issues, 4) Tips for getting through to EDD reps. It's honestly ridiculous that we have to crowdsource solutions for what should be basic system functionality, but at least we can help each other out! This community has been a lifesaver.

That's a brilliant idea! A pinned FAQ would be so valuable for this community. I just went through something similar myself - spent 2 weeks thinking there was something wrong with my EDDCAN when I just needed to recover my old account from 2020. It's really telling that people are getting better help from this community than from EDD's official channels. Maybe we could also add common solutions for other frequent issues like identity verification delays and payment holds? I'd be happy to help compile information if others want to contribute their experiences!

This is such a great idea! As someone who just went through this exact nightmare, I think a pinned FAQ would be incredibly valuable. The main issues I see coming up repeatedly are: 1) Not realizing you might have an old account from years ago, 2) The different types of account numbers (CAN vs EDDCAN), 3) System delays after claim approval, and 4) which phone numbers actually work for different issues. It's honestly ridiculous that we have to crowdsource solutions because EDD's own help resources are so inadequate. This community is definitely more reliable than their official support!

That's a fantastic idea! As someone who just went through this exact nightmare, I think a pinned FAQ would be incredibly valuable. The EDD website is honestly terrible at explaining these common issues. We could include the main solutions that worked in this thread: 1) Check account recovery first if you've EVER had unemployment before, 2) The technical support number (1-833-978-2511) for EDDCAN issues, 3) Tips about waiting 3+ business days after approval, and 4) The importance of explaining certification deadline urgency when calling. I'd be happy to help put something together - this community has already been more helpful than hours of trying to navigate EDD's phone system!