I have security freeze(s) on my credit. How do I sign up for Intuit Credit Karma?

Note: this article only applies to residents of the United States who are not residents of Kentucky or Louisiana. If you are a resident of Kentucky or Louisiana, please see this article for information that’s relevant to you: I am a resident of Kentucky or Louisiana and I have security freeze(s) on my credit. How do I sign up for Credit Karma?

Security freezes generally restrict access to your credit reports to help you protect your credit. After you sign up for Credit Karma, you can add security freezes to your reports without affecting your Credit Karma account. If you have placed freeze(s) on your credit report(s), then you may hit a snag when you sign up for Credit Karma. To continue signing up, please look for the situation that applies to you below: 

I have a security freeze with TransUnion

You can lift your security freeze with TransUnion. See more about how to do that here: How to lift a credit freeze
 

I have a security freeze with Equifax 

You do not need to remove your credit freeze with Equifax to sign up for Credit Karma. See more here: How to lift a credit freeze

See more information on related topics here:

• Can I sign up for Credit Karma using a bypass code or temporary credit freeze lift?
• Can I place security freeze(s) on my credit and continue to use Credit Karma?