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bobweissman
Level 6
Jan 27, 2026 9:44 PM UTC
Question

How do I get an activation code?

I installed TT Desktop 2025 by going through a Fidelity Investments link. To my surprise, TT downloaded without asking me for money. But now it's asking for an activation code and I can't find it anywhere. Help?

    6 replies

    VolvoGirl
    Level 15
    Jan 27, 2026 9:51 PM UTC

    Did you use these steps?    

    You have to get the Fidelity discount by starting on this page. If you are not already logged into Fidelity it will give you a log in box.
    https://www.fidelity.com/accounts-trade/turbotax-discount

     

    That will give you the page for Online Turbo Tax.
    To get the Desktop program…..
    Click the green Start filing with TurboTax and save 25% button (or whatever percent you get)
    It brings up the Fidelity Save 25% Get Started page
    Leave that page and tab open
    Then in another browser tab go to the Turbo Tax Desktop page here
    https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download

     

    It worked for this user.   I just posted on this one and asked how he got it activated.

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/is-this-2025-online-premier-version-the-worst-product-ever-produced-by-intuit-since-the-80-s-no-way/00/3722684

    bobweissman
    Level 6
    Jan 27, 2026 10:15 PM UTC

    Yes, I followed those steps.

    bobweissman
    Level 6
    Feb 12, 2026 6:45 PM UTC

    This has gotten difficult. I cannot get an activation code. When I attempt to contact TT Support online, it sends me through a loop of links that lead nowhere. When I try to phone Support, it asks for a support code I do not have.

     

    So I still need help. Please?

    VolvoGirl
    Level 15
    Jan 27, 2026 9:53 PM UTC

    Oh you don’t need to pay before you download the program.   You have to pay to buy a License Code.   So I think maybe you didn’t download it the right way to get there Fidelity discount.