Get going with your TurboTax product: TurboTax.com
To set up the TurboTax software, go to the installturbotax.com website and enter the 16-digit license code to activate TurboTax software. If you cannot find the license code, the www.installturbotax.com support page explains how to obtain it.
TurboTax 16-digit license code required to activate your software is entered during installation or setup to verify your purchase and enable full access to TurboTax features.
Go to installturbotax.com.
Sign in with your Intuit account, or create a new account if needed.
In your account, locate your TurboTax purchase under “My Downloads.”
Click on the download link for your operating system (Windows or Mac).
Locate the downloaded file on your computer (e.g., in the Downloads folder).
Double-click the file to start the installation.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
Open TurboTax after installation.
Sign in using the same Intuit account you used for downloading the software.
If prompted, set up additional security or account recovery options.
When prompted, enter your 16-digit license code.
This code is on your purchase confirmation email, receipt, or product box.
Double-check for accuracy and click “Next.”
Once validated, your TurboTax software is fully activated and ready to use.
Note: After completing these steps, you can easily start preparing your taxes.