Do you have a Philippine Social Security System (SSS) account? Skip the hassle of branch visits and long queues—everything you need is just a few clicks away. With a My.SSS online account, you can easily pay your contributions and generate your PRN without ever stepping into a branch.
If you haven’t set up your online account, this guide will walk you through the process and highlight the advantages of your newly activated online account.
SSS Online Application Guide Simplified
- What is My.SSS online account?
- Why should I register my account online?
- How do I register My.SSS membership account online?
- What can I do on My.SSS online account?
- Can I get a SS number online?
- Other things you should know about SSS online services
What is a My.SSS online account?
My.SSS online account is an online service on the SSS website that allows members to access the services and manage their accounts using their SSS records. Registering My.SSS account is free. All you need to do is sign up and fill in the required details matching your SSS records.
Once you have a My.SSS online account, you can log in and use the SSS portal at your convenience, using your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Instead of visiting a nearby SSS branch filled with long lines, you can make transactions on the online portal.
Why should I register my account online?
You don’t need to visit a branch nearby, especially during office hours. For example, for individual membership, you can access the disbursement account enrollment module and upload supporting documents from the comfort of your home.
Apply for unemployment or maternity benefits online, and if you need any SSS records for different purposes, those are just a few clicks away, too. Plus, you can submit applications for personal loans, calamity loans, and more, all from the comfort of your home.
How do I register My.SSS account online?
Registering your online account is super easy if you have an SSS account or belong to any of the categories below.
- Self-employed and voluntary contributors with SSS coverage
- Employees with SSS membership
- Employers
- Unemployed spouses
- House helpers or kasambahays
- Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)
Assuming you already have an SSS account, here’s a step-by-step guide to getting a My.SSS online account.
1. The website will direct you to the members’ portal. Click the ‘Create a My.SSS account or login‘. 
2. You will be directed to another page. Click ‘Create account‘ if you this is your first time to register an online SSS account.
3. Choose your registration preference below to continue the process.
4. Scroll down after choosing the registration preference, fill out the form, and complete it.
5. Tick the checkbox, ‘I am not a robot,’ and the other checkbox to accept the terms and conditions.
6. Wait for at least 10 to 30 minutes and check your email for further instructions. You will receive an email from [email protected]. Check your spam if you can’t find the email in your inbox.
7. The email consists of the activation link to confirm your request. Follow the steps, and you’re good to go—your My.SSS online account is activated.
What can I do on My.SSS online account?
Employers and individual contributors will greatly benefit from having My.SSS online account because of the convenience and accessibility it provides. Here are some of the things you can do:
For employers:
- You can get PRN or (Payment Reference Number) for contributions and loans.
- Submit your collection lists and employment reports.
- Certify your employees’ salary loans and retirement claim applications.
- Submit your employees’ maternity and sickness notifications.
- Download R3 and LMS file generators and update contact information.
- Check and directly print SSS records.
- Access benefit re-disbursement module and more.
For individual contributors:
- You can get your PRN or (Payment Reference Number) for contributions and loans.
- Check, update, or print your SSS records such as contributions, the status of loans, benefit claims, document requirements, and more.
- Request records such as E-1 (Personal Record), E-4 (Member Data Change Request), RS-1 (Self-Employed Data Records), NW-1 (Non-Working Spouse Record), and Flexi-fund for OFWs.
- You can submit your applications for a salary loan, retirement, PESO Fund, funeral claims, and Flexi-fund enrollment.
- Submit maternity notifications if you are a voluntary member, self-employed, non-working spouse, or OFW member.
- Update contact information.
- Set a branch appointment and so much more.
Can I get a SSS number online?
Not yet a member of SSS? You can apply for a SS number through an online application. Visit the address: https://member.sss.gov.ph/members/rcsmi/main.html to get started.
This link is the official link for new applicants, so instead of visiting the branch to get a SS number, you can fill in the online application on your computer. Keep in mind that you must accomplish all information correctly before submitting it.
You will also receive an email to continue your application consisting of a link that you need to click within five days. If it expires, you need to repeat the registration process.
Post-registration process on SSS number in the Philippines
1. Required documents
After completing the online process, you’ll need to prepare the following documents:
- Printed copies of the ePersonal Record Form, SS Number Slip, and the SS Number
- Application Confirmation emailYour PSA birth certificate
If married, your PSA marriage certificate
If you have children, their PSA birth certificates
2. Finalizing your registration
It’s important to note that after the online process, your membership status will be tagged as “Temporary.” To fully enjoy the benefits of an SSS member, you need to visit an SSS branch and complete your registration by submitting the required documents
Other things you should know about SSS online services
SSS will always reply to your concern with automated emails for your online requests. Always check your inbox for new emails or open your spam folder if you don’t see the replies in your inbox.
You can always reach out to them via email at [email protected] or [email protected]. If it doesn’t work, you can always call the SSS hotline: 1455 or the toll-free no: 1-800-10-2255777.
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