Error Code 6000 when trying to get IP PIN - stuck in verification loop
Getting error code 6000 everytime I try to access my IP PIN on the IRS website. When I click view alternative options it just loops back to login screen. Had to verify my identity again and waiting for a letter in the mail. Anyone know how long this usually takes?
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Connor Murphy
The IRS typically sends IP PIN letters within 7-10 business days after identity verification. If you don't receive it within 2 weeks, call the Identity Verification hotline at 800-830-5084. The error 6000 usually means there's a security protocol issue with your account access.
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Zainab Ali
•thanks for the info! guess ill wait another week before calling 🙄
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Connor Murphy
•np! just make sure to call early in the morning to avoid long wait times
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Keisha Jackson
im in the same boat rn. been waiting 2 weeks already smh
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Paolo Romano
Bruh the IRS website is straight trash. I swear they make it difficult on purpose 🤡
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Amina Diop
•fr fr its like they stuck in 1995 or sum 💀
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Oliver Schmidt
Got mine in exactly 8 days. Hang in there!
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Natasha Volkov
Try clearing your cache and cookies before logging in. Sometimes that fixes the 6000 error. Worked for me last year!
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Zainab Ali
•tried that already but no luck :
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CosmicCruiser
Error 6000 is super frustrating! I had the same issue last month. If clearing cache doesn't work, try using a different browser or incognito mode. Also make sure you're using the direct IRS.gov link and not going through any third-party sites. Sometimes the verification system gets confused if you've been bouncing between different entry points. The 7-10 day wait for the letter is accurate in my experience - got mine on day 9.
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Luca Romano
•This is really helpful advice! I've been dealing with the same error and hadn't thought about the third-party sites issue. Quick question - when you say "direct IRS.gov link", do you mean going straight to irs.gov/identity-protection-pin rather than through Google search results? Just want to make sure I'm doing it right when I try again.
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