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Lost EDD account number - how to recover or contact someone at EDD?

I lost access to my EDD account number and I'm not sure how to get it back. Has anyone else dealt with this? I've been trying to call them but it's impossible to get through. Any advice on how to recover my account number or speak to someone at EDD?

Tom Maxon

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I found a way to solve EDD account number recovery issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoZn4pfdI3E

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Ugh, I feel your pain. EDD's phone system is a nightmare. I spent weeks trying to get through. Have you tried checking your email for any old correspondence from them? Sometimes they include your account number in those.

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Thanks for the suggestion. I've already checked my emails but no luck 😞 It's so frustrating!

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Sofia Morales

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Pro tip: search your email for 'EDD' AND 'account'. That's how I found mine buried in an old message.

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Oh, that's smart! I'll give it a try. fingers crossed 🤞

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Dmitry Popov

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Ava Garcia

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Dmitry Popov

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Dmitry Popov

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I get it, but tbh after wasting days trying to get through, it was worth every penny to me.

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Miguel Silva

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Have you tried going to an EDD office in person? Sometimes face-to-face is the only way to get things done with these bureaucrats.

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Zainab Ismail

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omg i'm in the same boat. been trying to get my account number for WEEKS. edd's website is trash and their phone lines are always busy. this system is so broken 😤

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Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul.

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Yara Nassar

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Here's what you need to do to recover your EDD account number: 1. Check all your old emails and physical mail from EDD. They usually include your account number in correspondence. 2. If you can't find it, try logging into UI Online with your social security number and the rest of your info. Sometimes you can view your account number there. 3. If that doesn't work, you'll need to contact EDD directly. Try these methods: - Use the 'Contact Us' form on the EDD website - Call early in the morning right when they open (best chance to get through) - Use a third-party service to wait on hold for you (costs money but saves time) - Visit an EDD office in person if possible 4. When you do get your account number, store it somewhere safe for future reference! Hope this helps. The system is frustrating, but don't give up!

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed response! I'll work through these steps and hopefully get it sorted.

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This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!

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have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk. but srsly, EDD needs to get their act together

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Paolo Ricci

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I heard they're updating their systems soon. Maybe wait a few weeks and try again? Might save you some headache.

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Amina Toure

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Source? Haven't seen anything about system updates.

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Paolo Ricci

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Just something I heard from a friend who works there. Could be wrong tho, my bad if so.

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