Is EDD website down? Can't login to UI Online since early morning

ya its not just u. i tried logging in 2 check my payment status from last week n getting same thing. edd site crashes like this at least once a month imo especially on weekends when everyone tryna certify

The EDD site is experiencing technical difficulties today. This happens periodically, especially during high-traffic periods like Sunday mornings when many people certify. According to the EDD Twitter account, they're aware of the issue and working on it. You typically have until 11:59 PM to complete your certification, so I wouldn't worry too much yet. Keep trying every hour or so - these outages usually resolve within 4-6 hours.

I had the same problem around 8am but just checked now (10:45am) and it's working for me. Try clearing your browser cache completely or using a different device. Sometimes their mobile site works when the desktop version is down. Don't stress too much - even if you can't certify today, you can still do it tomorrow without penalty. EDD gives a small grace period.

If you're still having trouble accessing the website later today (or anytime you have urgent EDD questions), try Claimyr (claimyr.com). I used their service last month when I couldn't reach anyone about my missing payment. They got me connected to an actual EDD representative in about 20 minutes instead of calling for days with no response. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km. Super helpful when the website is down and you need immediate answers about your certification or payment status.

This happens to me ALL THE TIME actually. Not just today. My internet at home is kinda spotty so I can never tell if it's EDD or my connection lol. I've started going to the library just to certify because their wifi is more reliable. But yeah like others said it's probably just EDD being EDD.

Update: Site is working now! Just certified without any issues. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions. I'll definitely try to certify during off-hours next time to avoid the stress!

Glad you got it sorted out! For future reference, I always recommend bookmarking the EDD mobile site as a backup - m.edd.ca.gov. It's usually more stable during outages and loads faster on slower connections. Also, if you ever miss your certification day due to technical issues like this, you can call the UI customer service line and explain the situation. They'll usually allow you to certify over the phone without any penalties. Just make sure to document when you tried to access the site (screenshots help) in case you need proof later.

I've been dealing with EDD site issues for months now and here's what I've learned: always have a backup plan! I keep both the regular site and mobile version bookmarked, plus I screenshot my certification attempts with timestamps in case I need proof later. The site usually crashes during peak hours (weekends, holidays, first/last days of the month) so I try to certify either super early morning or late evening. Also found that using incognito mode sometimes helps when the regular browser isn't working. Really frustrating that we have to jump through all these hoops just to access our benefits though!

Just wanted to add my experience - I've found that the EDD site issues are often related to their security updates and maintenance windows. I work in IT and noticed they tend to do backend updates on Sunday mornings which can cause these random outages. What's frustrating is they rarely announce planned maintenance in advance. One trick I've discovered is checking their system status on social media before trying to log in - saves time and stress. Also, if you're ever stuck and need to reach someone urgently, the local WorkSource offices can sometimes help with basic certification issues over the phone, though they have limited hours on weekends.

I'm new to the EDD system and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm currently waiting for my claim to be approved but it's reassuring to know that these site outages are somewhat normal (though frustrating). I've bookmarked all the backup options mentioned here - the mobile site, incognito mode, and following their social media for updates. Question for the group: when these outages happen during certification periods, does it typically delay payment processing even after the site comes back up? Or do payments still go out on schedule once you're able to certify? Just trying to understand what to expect since I'll hopefully be certifying for the first time soon.

As someone who's been navigating EDD for over a year now, I can confirm this is unfortunately pretty typical. The site goes down almost every weekend during peak certification hours - it's like they never anticipated that most people would try to certify on Sunday mornings! I've learned to always have a backup plan: mobile site bookmarked, screenshots ready, and I even keep the EDD phone number saved just in case. Pro tip: if you're ever completely locked out on your certification day, don't panic. You can usually still certify the next day without penalties, and worst case scenario, you can call and explain the technical difficulties. They're actually pretty understanding about site outages since it happens so frequently. Glad to see the site is back up for most people now though!