Existing Customer: How can I Enter 16-Digit TurboTax License Code from InstallTurboTax.com?
You can enter your 16-digit TurboTax license code by visiting InstallTurboTax.com, signing in or creating your TurboTax account, and entering the code in the activation box shown on the page. After submitting it, download, install, and open the software to complete activation on your computer.
Existing Customer: How can I enter the 16-digit TurboTax license code from InstallTurboTax.com?
Activating your TurboTax software takes only a few minutes. Follow the detailed steps below to download, install, and activate your product using the code provided with your purchase.
- Visit the official installation web page
- Open your web browser and go to InstallTurboTax.com, the official site for downloading your TurboTax software.
- Sign in or create an Intuit Account
- You must be logged into an Intuit account to register your product.
- Use your existing account, or
- Create a new one with your email address if you’re a first-time user.
- This ensures your license code and product downloads stay linked to your account.
- You must be logged into an Intuit account to register your product.
- Enter your TurboTax license code
- Locate your license code on:
- Your physical CD box insert
- The envelope inside your package
- Your online order confirmation or email receipt
- Type the 16-digit/14-character alphanumeric code into the field provided.
- Locate your license code on:
- Select your operating system
- Choose whether you’re installing TurboTax on Windows or Mac, then click Get Download.
- Download the installation file
- A setup file will begin downloading. Once complete, locate it in your Downloads folder or your browser’s download bar.
- Launch the installer
- Double-click the downloaded file to begin installation.
- If your computer requests permission to run the file, click Yes or Allow.
- Accept the TurboTax License Agreement
- Read and agree to the License Agreement to proceed with installation.
- Follow the on-screen setup steps
- TurboTax will guide you through the installation process. This may take a few minutes depending on your system.
- Activate TurboTax
- Once the software opens:
- Enter your license code again on the activation screen.
- Click Continue to unlock all features.
- Once the software opens:
- Start preparing your taxes
- After activation, you can immediately begin:
- Importing previous tax returns
- Answering simple guided questions
- Reviewing deductions and credits
- E-filing securely
- After activation, you can immediately begin:
TurboTax’s interface is designed to simplify tax preparation, even for first-time users.
