CONNECT login loop issue - DEO site keeps returning to warning page
I'm having the WORST time with the DEO website today. Every time I try to log into my CONNECT account, I get through the warning page (the one where you click the box agreeing to terms), put in my login info, and then instead of going to my dashboard it just sends me BACK to the warning page again!! It's a never-ending loop and I can't access my account to claim my weeks. I've tried 3 different browsers, cleared cookies, restarted my computer - nothing works. Has anyone else dealt with this recently? My rent is due next week and I NEED to get this claim processed!
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Rami Samuels
OMG same thing happened to me last Tuesday!! So frustrating. The site kept sending me back to that stupid warning page over and over. I was ready to throw my laptop out the window!!
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Tami Morgan
•At least I'm not alone! How did you fix it? Or are you still stuck too?
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Haley Bennett
This is a known issue with the CONNECT system when they're doing maintenance or having server problems. A couple things to try: 1. Wait 30 minutes and try again (sometimes their servers need to reset) 2. Try logging in during non-peak hours (early morning 6-7am or late evening after 9pm) 3. Try using a different device completely (mobile phone instead of computer) 4. Make sure your browser is updated to the latest version If none of that works, you might need to contact DEO directly to check if your account has been flagged for identity verification or has some other hold on it.
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Tami Morgan
•Thank you for the suggestions! I tried early this morning (around 6:30am) and still had the same problem. I'll try from my phone next. Does anyone know if there's a way to see if my account is flagged without actually getting into the system? That's my biggest worry.
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Douglas Foster
theyre ALWAYS doing this!!! the system is designed to b confusing so ppl give up & they dont have 2 pay benefits!! ive been dealing w/ this garbage for 3 MONTHS & im still missing 4 payments!!! 🤬
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Nina Chan
•thats what my brother said too, he eventually got his money but took forever
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Ruby Knight
This exact loop issue happened to me in March. Turned out my account was flagged for quarterly wage review (even though I hadn't had wages!). The only way I fixed it was getting through to an actual DEO agent who reset something on their end. I spent 3 days calling that impossible DEO number with no luck, then I found this service called Claimyr that got me through to a rep in about 40 minutes. It worked really well - they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/UzW_hbUy-ss?si=zORd51jeq1GX5Ldj Their website is claimyr.com if you want to check it out. Once I got through to a live person, they fixed the loop issue in like 2 minutes. Apparently it's a really common problem with the CONNECT system.
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Tami Morgan
•Thank you! I'll check out that site. I've been calling all morning and keep getting disconnected. At this point I'd try anything to get this fixed.
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Diego Castillo
have u tried using different browser? sometimes internet explorer works when chrome doesnt
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Logan Stewart
•Internet Explorer is discontinued now, but Edge (Microsoft's replacement) sometimes works better with government sites. I've found Firefox works best with CONNECT though - Chrome gave me nothing but problems during my claim last year.
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Logan Stewart
This is definitely a server-side issue with CONNECT. When you get caught in that loop, it means the authentication is failing on their end, not yours. One important thing to note: if you try too many times in a row, the system might lock your account for security purposes. I'd suggest trying these specific steps: 1. Clear your browser cache completely (not just cookies) 2. Wait at least 1 hour before trying again 3. Use Firefox browser if possible (set up fresh with no extensions) 4. Try logging in EXACTLY at the top of the hour (like 2:00pm exactly) as that's often right after their system does a refresh If that doesn't work, you definitely need to speak with a DEO representative. The login loop is often associated with account holds that require manual intervention.
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Tami Morgan
•Thanks for the detailed help! I didn't realize trying too many times could lock my account - that might explain why it's getting worse and not better. I'll try your Firefox suggestion and the top-of-hour login trick.
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Nina Chan
when i had this problem before it was cuz my internet was bad, maybe try somewhere with better wifi?
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Douglas Foster
•its NOT the wifi! its the TERRIBLE deo website! they make millions on that contract & cant even make a working login page!!!!
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Tami Morgan
UPDATE: I finally got through! I used that Claimyr service that someone suggested above and got to talk to a real DEO person after about 30 minutes. The agent said my account had been flagged for ID verification even though I'd already done ID.me months ago. She removed the flag and I was able to log in immediately afterward. The frustrating thing is there was apparently no way to know this without talking to someone! No email notification or anything. Thanks everyone for your help!
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Ruby Knight
•Great news! Glad you got it fixed. The lack of notification is infuriating but pretty standard unfortunately. Make sure to claim any weeks you missed while you were locked out!
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Rami Samuels
I'm having EXACTLY the same problem now! It's so frustrating! How much did that Claimyr thing cost? Is it worth it?
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Tami Morgan
•For me it was totally worth it. I spent 2 days trying to call DEO myself with no luck, and Claimyr got me through in under an hour. I was able to claim my weeks the same day. When you're about to miss rent, the cost doesn't even matter compared to getting your benefits!
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