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Monday, November 10th, 2025 12:13 AM

Can't log in to account on website or app - unable to activate new modem

Hello,

I need help logging in to my account and activating my modem and I am at my wit's end with trying to get help. I have tried calling and using the xfinity assistant, but I am unable to log in, so neither are helpful. I was able to get a live chat with a human yesterday, but I have no idea how I did that, and it was not helpful. 

My issue is as follows:

I created an account, but every time I try to log in on the website it goes like this: Enter phone number --> Enter code --> Enter address --> "Something unexpected happened" message and I can't log in.

I was struggling with this, but I still wanted new internet, so I was able to chat with an agent. The agent was able to order the modem for me, and assured me that I should be able to get into my account after that. 

The modem arrived. I tried to activate it using the app, but when I log in to the app I get the following message: "Access not Authorized. You signed in successfully, but you must be an Xfinity user to enjoy this service."

So now, I have a modem and a plan, which I purchased using my phone number, email, and BANK ACCOUNT (!!), but I can't use it. I keep getting sent in loops trying to log in. The Xfinity assistant has been of no use, as it does not know how to do anything other than link me to help articles. I cannot call customer service without logging in, which I cannot do. I cannot link my 'accounts' (which I saw may help) because I cannot log in. 

If an xfinity support member is able to delete my account, I would greatly appreciate it, so I can hopefully start over. I feel like I am going crazy. I just want to be able to use the product I bought. 

Please help, I feel crazy!!

Thank you for your time!

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28 days ago

Thanks for reaching out through our community forums, user_ep38o2! I'm sorry to hear that you've been going in circles trying to get your service started! I can guarantee you're not crazy, it sounds like something isn't sticking between your Xfinity ID and your account. You've come to the right place for help, and our team would be more than happy to see how we can assist. We'll likely need to take a closer look at the account, so please send us a direct message with your full name, name on the account (if different), and service address, and we'll get started!

To send a direct message, please click on the chat icon in the top-right corner of the screen, and select "Xfinity Support" to initiate a live chat. 

• Click "Sign In" if necessary

• Click the "direct messaging" icon or https://comca.st/3J0ir1l

• Click the "New message" (pencil and paper) icon

• Type "Xfinity Support" in the "To:" line and select "Xfinity Support" from the drop-down list which appears. The "Xfinity Support" graphic replaces the "To:" line

• Type your message in the text area near the bottom of the window

• Press Enter to send

 

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