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mwiedeman
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I have been waiting for an hour for an email verification code how long should I expect to wait?

 
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KimC1
Intuit Alumni

I have been waiting for an hour for an email verification code how long should I expect to wait?

I would follow the steps attached to troubleshoot the issue. An hour is longer than I would expect to receive a code: 

If you requested a verification code from us within the last few hours, rest assured we’ve sent it and it’s on its way to you.

However, sometimes email providers hold emails they think are spam, only to release them as long as 48 hours later.

Don’t try to get a new code too soon, it will invalidate the old code and you’ll end up waiting longer.

 

TROUBLESHOOTING:

EMAIL

I didn't get a code:

If you didn’t get a code, check that you have the correct email listed in your account:

  • Select Intuit Account in the left-hand menu.
  • Under Account Settings in the PROFILE tab, enter or edit your email address.

still didn't get a code:

Unfortunately, some providers can take as along as 48 hours to release emails they consider spam, or they may experience system-wide outages that cause delays.

  • Add do_not_reply@intuit.com to your email contacts list to help prevent Intuit emails from being treated as spam.
  • If you can, try using an email address from a different email provider. (See above for how to change addresses in Account Settings).

The code I got isn’t working:

  • Request another verification code (resend verification email).
  • Leave the window open that asks for the code--closing it will invalidate the code, because the system will think you logged out.
  • Open another tab, window or use a different browser to check your email for the code.

TEXT

If you're not receiving your code via text, make sure you have a current phone number listed in your TurboTax account. Here's how:

  • Select Intuit Account in the left-hand menu.
  • Under Account Settings in the SECURITY tab, enter or edit your phone number.
Jon2200
New Member

I have been waiting for an hour for an email verification code how long should I expect to wait?

Same problem here. Intuit's email server is obviously overwhelmed. I tried 3 different emails only after 2 hours did I finally get the first one. Unfortunately that email has timed out it is not able to be used. Please fix this!

CassLO
Intuit Alumni

I have been waiting for an hour for an email verification code how long should I expect to wait?

@Jon2200 Please see the TurboTax FAQ below for assistance getting your verification code: What if I'm having trouble with my filing verification code?

You may also request your code via text message. To receive your codes through text please complete the following: 

Sign in to your account

  1. Select My Account
  2. Select Account Settings
  3. Select the blue Security tab on the left
  4. Select Two-Step Verification
  5. Select Turn On
  6. Enter your Phone Number and Password
  1. Sign out of TurboTax, close your browser and sign back in. You should receive a verification code shortly after signing back into your account. 

If you are still unable to get the code to work through text, choose I forgot my user ID or password and then choose I don't know my email address or user ID. You’ll be asked to provide some information about yourself, and then you’ll be asked a few questions to verify your identity. If that method fails, you’ll get a phone number to contact customer support.

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