Social Security website login not working - could pending retirement application be the cause?

yeah same problem here!! been trying since this morning & keeps saying unavailable. doubt its related to ur application tho... probly just their terrible system down AGAIN 🙄

I just checked and can't get in either. My sister filed for SS retirement back in February and she said the website goes down pretty regularly. Usually back up within a day.

This happens all the time! The SSA systems are notoriously unreliable. I've been trying to navigate their bureaucratic maze for my disability claim and it's been a NIGHTMARE. Can't access online, can't get through on the phone, local office appointments booked months out. It's almost like they WANT us to give up on getting our benefits!

Don't worry about your application causing any system issues - that's definitely not the case. The SSA routinely does system maintenance and updates that can cause temporary outages. And just to set expectations correctly: the 90-day timeframe you were quoted is closer to reality than the 45 days on the website, especially for retirement claims filed in 2025. A few tips: 1) Try accessing during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening) 2) Clear your browser cache and cookies 3) Try a different browser altogether 4) If you need immediate status info, calling is better than waiting for the site to come back up

I had the same issue last month when checking on my spouse's survivor benefits application. The website was down for nearly 3 days! When I finally got desperate enough to call, I found a service called Claimyr that got me through to an actual SSA representative in about 20 minutes instead of waiting for hours. You might want to check them out at claimyr.com - they have a video showing how it works here: https://youtu.be/Z-BRbJw3puU The SSA agent told me system outages are common but don't affect the processing of applications already in the system. They're just frustrating for those of us trying to check status.

its working 4 me right now just logged in!

SSA IT specialist here. The current outage is due to scheduled maintenance that was supposed to complete by 6am EST but encountered some technical difficulties. Engineering teams are working to resolve the issues, and full service should be restored within the next 8-12 hours. Regarding your application timeline: The current processing time for retirement benefits is 75-90 days in most cases. Your online status may not update frequently during this period, but rest assured your application is still being processed even when the website is unavailable. If you have immediate concerns about your specific application, calling your local office with your confirmation number is your best option.

UPDATE: The website is working again this morning! I was able to log in and check my application status. It's still showing as "processing" but at least I can see it's in the system. Thanks everyone for your help and commiseration!