There are several good responses to the question under this heading.
The key is to install the software
- then start or open a return, and
- then "file W-9's and 1099's"
- that registers your account
The only complication is if you're running all your computers with Win 7 (like us).
- then you need to upgrade 1 of them to Win 10 & install
- or buy another computer with Win 10
