Learn how to apply, lift, or remove a credit freeze on your Equifax Credit Report.

You can unfreeze your credit or temporarily lift a freeze for a set amount of time for free when you're ready to apply for new credit and allow access to lenders.

How can I unfreeze my credit file? You can permanently remove/lift a security freeze on your credit file with one click or schedule an unfreeze for a specified time period.

Aug 13, 2025 · Freeze requests: Online or by phone: agencies must freeze your credit report within one business day By mail: agencies must freeze your credit report within three business …

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Jul 18, 2025 · To apply for a loan or open a new line of credit, you’ll need to unfreeze (some credit bureaus may use the terms “lift” or “thaw”) your credit with one or more of the credit bureaus, …

Jan 28, 2025 · Learn how to unfreeze credit at Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion with this step-by-step guide.

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Jul 15, 2025 · It’s easy to unfreeze your credit by phone, mail, or going online to each of the three credit bureaus. Here’s a step-by-step guide to unlock your credit freeze.

There are several ways you can place and manage a security freeze on your Equifax credit report. Keep reading to learn how.