Register and Activate QuickBooks Desktop: Step-by-Step Guide

Register and Activate QuickBooks Desktop

Each time QuickBooks Desktop is installed on your system, register and activate QuickBooks Desktop are required. You must register and activate each one individually for multiple copies of QuickBooks Desktop. When you activate QuickBooks Desktop, a “Set up your Account” window will appear. You can log in to your account during activation to link your existing account information directly.

You may access all of QuickBooks Desktop’s features and advantages by registering and activating the program. We’ve created this section with all the instructions you need to successfully register or activate QuickBooks desktop in order to assist you with the process.

If you would instead not activate the procedure manually, call our dedicated support line at a toll-free number, 1.855.856.0042. You can also request that our accounting specialists activate or register QuickBooks desktop on your behalf. Our support staff for QuickBooks desktop will be pleased to assist you.

Key Considerations Before Registering or Activating QuickBooks

Important Things to Keep in Mind:

1. Always verify if QuickBooks is activated by pressing the F2 key or holding the CTRL + 1 keys.
2. If QuickBooks shows as ACTIVATED, proceed accordingly.
3. If you face The validation code is wrong error during activation, check the following:

• Ensure the validation code is correct.
• Verify that the license and product numbers are accurate. If the product number does not match the license number, update it before activating.

Steps for Registering or Activating QuickBooks Desktop

Below, we’ve outlined the steps for Registering or Activating QuickBooks Desktop. Users attempting to register or activate QuickBooks might encounter errors or technical issues, one of which is QuickBooks error Code 3180.

Step 1: Registering QuickBooks Desktop or its newer versions

To register for QuickBooks Desktop or newer versions, follow these steps:

1. Open QuickBooks and press the F2 key.
2. Check the registration status in the Product Information window next to the License number.
3. If the status shows as Activated, no further action is needed.
4. If it’s not activated, follow these steps:

• To exit the Product Information window, click OK.
• Go to the Help menu and choose Activate QuickBooks (for versions before 2015, select Register QuickBooks).
• Follow the onscreen instructions to verify and complete the activation process.
• Once activated, you’ll receive a thank you message confirming the activation.

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Step 2: Activate QuickBooks Desktop Using Your Intuit Account

Activate an existing Intuit Account or create a new one using the activation screen in QuickBooks Desktop.

To finish the activation procedure, if you don’t already have an Intuit Account, fill out the “Create Your User ID” section with all the required information.

Note: The phone number and ZIP code are automatically filled out in the subsequent registration form based on the company file you opened.

1. Visit https://www.quickbooks.com/account.
2. Find and click on I forgot my user ID or password link.
3. Now, type your registered email, phone number, or user ID.
4. Enter the code you receive.
5. Once your user ID appears on the screen, rewrite your password.
6. Sign in again.

This concludes our post. We hope the information provided above will assist you to register and activate QuickBooks Desktop. If you still have questions, please contact our dedicated support line at 1.855.856.0042 to speak with our QuickBooks technical support team.

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