New System MeinAMS Launches: Unemployed Must Now Switch

The Public Employment Service (AMS) is replacing the eAMS account for job seekers with the new online platform MeinAMS. A three-week transition phase started on Monday. During this time, you can still log into the old eAMS account, but you will receive an invitation to switch, according to the AMS. In 2024, over 629,000 people used the previous eAMS account with a total of more than 35.5 million accesses.

MeinAMS as Access for All AMS eServices

MeinAMS will become the access point for all eServices of the Public Employment Service. Workers can digitally register for job search, apply for unemployment benefits or grants, manage appointments, or document applications. "The platform is easier to use, offers more security, and is also optimally usable on mobile devices," said AMS head Johannes Kopf.

Unemployed Must Switch: Here's How

For people with an existing eAMS account, no new registration process is required; they can switch directly to MeinAMS. Unemployed individuals who need to register for the first time have two options: The variant recommended by the AMS is registration via the digital authentication ID Austria. Those who do not yet have an ID Austria can also register with a valid email address and a self-chosen password. According to the Public Employment Service, registration with an email address and password can take several days, as an RSA letter is sent by mail to confirm identity.

(APA/Red)

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