ESD website login keeps resetting - can I only apply during business hours?

the esd website is supposed to work 24/7 but sometimes it goes down for maintenance late at night. what browser are you using? i had this exact problem with chrome but it worked when i switched to firefox

The ESD website should definitely be accessible 24/7. The "login loop" you're describing is a known issue that can happen for several reasons: 1. Your browser cache/cookies need to be cleared 2. You might have pop-up blockers preventing the next page from loading 3. The site might be having technical issues (which happens a lot lately) 4. Your SAW account might be temporarily locked due to too many attempts Try clearing your cache completely, disable any ad blockers or pop-up blockers, and try again. If that doesn't work, you can try calling their technical support line at 855-682-0785. They're open Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.

I had this EXACT problem last month! It was driving me CRAZY because I knew my password was right. Turns out my account had been locked because of too many login attempts (even though I never got an error message saying that). What fixed it for me was using the "Forgot Username or Password" link, which made me reset everything, then waiting about 30 minutes before trying again. That finally worked. And no, there's no time restriction - I finally got in at like 11pm on a Saturday.

I used to work for a tech company that interfaced with ESD (I'm not revealing which one for privacy), and I can tell you that while their system is technically available 24/7, they do run maintenance processes overnight that can cause login issues. The best times to access the system are weekdays between 9am-3pm when their tech team is fully staffed. Also, if you're stuck in a login loop, try a completely different device if possible. Sometimes it's not just the browser but device-specific cache issues. If you have a library nearby with public computers, that's another option.

I've dealt with this issue multiple times. After spending hours trying to login and getting stuck in that endless loop, I discovered Claimyr.com which connects you directly to an ESD agent who can help with these technical issues. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 showing how it works. It saved me days of frustration when my account had similar issues. With how time-sensitive unemployment claims can be, it was worth it to get immediate help rather than spending days trying to fix it myself.

anyone else notice that the ESD site always seems to have "technical difficulties" right when you need it most? lol. i swear they do this on purpose to reduce the number of claims. my partner tried for TWO WEEKS to get in before finally getting through on a tuesday at exactly 10:15am. so maybe try that specific time? not sure if it was just coincidence but worth a shot

Update: I tried clearing my cache and cookies, then used Firefox instead of Chrome like some of you suggested. It worked! I was able to log in at 2pm today and got my claim submitted. Thanks everyone for your help! For anyone else having this issue - definitely try a different browser and clear your cache. Also, mid-afternoon on a weekday seemed to be a good time to access the system.