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June 4, 2019
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How to reset password if old password is lost?

  • June 4, 2019
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    Level 2
    June 4, 2019

    You probably can't right now, because the site is just sending people in loops. If you tell it you forgot your password and have it send you a verification code, you enter the code and then it asks you for your current password--which if you had you wouldn't have needed the verification code. One of the other things it is doing is just sending you an email with your User ID and a link to reset your password. In both cases, it then sends you to an Account Recovery Page with a form that is only for people who are changing email addresses, not for people trying to reset passwords. The form requires you to enter an old AND new email address, and they can't match.

    Level 2
    December 2, 2020

    Every time I try to reset my password, it says I have to try to contact via the forums or try my password again. I clearly don't know my password, to the point where I've locked myself out. I am not sure how to reset my password...someone please help. Thank you! Blessings,

    Critter-3
    Level 15
    December 2, 2020

    Why am I getting a password reset option every time I log in to TurboTax Online?

     

    Some customers are experiencing a request to reset their password every time they attempt to log in to TurboTax Online.

     

    Try this

    In many cases this is occurring because an incorrect user id is being used to attempt to login. This is occurring because your browser remembers certain information and as you begin to type your user id it pre-fills the incorrect user id. Please try the steps below to determine if this is what is causing the password reset.

    • Go to the Login screen on TurboTax.com and select the I forgot my User ID or password option to sign back into your account. Or use the other option to skip the password  ... choose option 3 D.

     

    • Once you successfully reset your password and get logged into your account select My Account > Account Settings.
    • Once in account settings select Profile and verify your User ID

     

    Level 2
    April 15, 2021

     

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    Please help me change my password 

    Level 13
    April 15, 2021

    See How do I change my TurboTax login (user ID or password)? for instructions on changing your password. You need your old password to do this.

     

    If you can't remember your old password, see How can I change my password if I don't know it? 

     

    @ogod1234

    Level 2
    May 6, 2021

    HELP I AM HAVING A TERRIBLE TIME TRYING TO RESET MY PASSWORD. I HAVE BEEN AT IT FOR 3 hours

    Critter-3
    Level 15
    May 6, 2021

    How do I access my password protected TurboTax Desktop file if I forgot the password?

    TurboTax offers the ability to password protect your tax files in both Windows and Mac. If you forget the password, here are a few ways you can attempt to recover access to your file.

    PC

    Select Forgot Password in the password request pop-up to answer your security question. That will get you back in. Once you're back in, you can select Password from the File menu if you want to update or remove your password altogether.

    Mac not using Keychain

    If you haven't given TurboTax Keychain access, you can select Forgot Password in the password request pop-up to answer your security question. That'll get you back in. Once you're back in, you can select Password Encrypt from the File menu if you want to update or remove your password altogether.

    Mac using Keychain

    In some rare cases if you've given Keychain access to TurboTax, you can go to Applications > Other > Keychain access > Keychains > Login > Category > Passwords > find Intuit or TurboTax and right-click Get Info > Attributes > Show Password.

    You will be prompted for your Mac password and it'll show you the password you used to encrypt your TurboTax file. This is may not work for all users.

    Disclaimer

    Password protection of TurboTax CD/Download files is set by the user. TurboTax can't assist in unlocking the file or removing the encryption. If these steps don't help, you'll need to start over in a new file.

     

    SLN98258

     

     

    FAQ's : 

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2565836-how-can-i-protect-the-tax-files-on-my-computer

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1900629-how-do-i-password-protect-my-tax-file-in-the-turbotax-for-windows-software

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1914893-how-do-i-password-protect-my-tax-file-in-the-turbotax-for-mac-software

     

    Why am I getting a password reset option every time I log in to TurboTax Online?

    Some customers are experiencing a request to reset their password every time they attempt to log in to TurboTax Online.

    Try this

    In many cases this is occurring because an incorrect user id is being used to attempt to login. This is occurring because your browser remembers certain information and as you begin to type your user id it pre-fills the incorrect user id. Please try the steps below to determine if this is what is causing the password reset.

    • Go to the Login screen on TurboTax.com and select the I forgot my User ID or password option to sign back into your account.
    • Once you successfully reset your password and get logged into your account select My Account > Account Settings.
    • Once in account settings select Profile and verify your User ID

     

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5653705

    Level 2
    May 15, 2021

    I need to reset my password

    Employee Tax Expert
    May 15, 2021

    Please see the link below to reset your login so you can get back into the program.

     

    How to reset your user ID or password in TurboTax

     

    @Phoebe668

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    Level 2
    March 1, 2022

    cannot reset password. Need help!!

    Level 2
    March 1, 2022

    I'm lost. I don't know how reseat a password. It's very frustrating!!

    Level 2
    March 1, 2022

    I cannot understand what you want me to do!! I do not understand your instructions! Please Help!

    Level 2
    March 16, 2022

    I need help completing my I.d me form

    Level 14
    March 16, 2022

    Please see their Support page here for further assistance.  

     

    @Hansaniweaver4life

     

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    Level 2
    March 31, 2022

    We need help signing in.  We keep getting timed out.  What is a telephone number so we can talk to someone.

    Level 12
    March 31, 2022

    b4@e8 To help get you connected to the right person for assistance, Please visit the link below for Customer Support.

     

    How do I contact TurboTax?

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    Level 2
    April 5, 2022

    I would like to how to reset my current password that I don't know Please I need a need password to turbox

    Level 12
    April 5, 2022

    @257839 For steps on how to recover your TurboTax account please visit the Help Article below.

     

    Account Recovery Request

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