I don't want to file my state taxes at this time with my federal income taxes. The site keeps trying to make me file them together how do I file them separately?

[mesquitebean]

See if this FAQ helps:

FAQ:  Can I file my federal taxes now and skip my state for later?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/state-taxes/file-federal-taxes-skip-stat...

NOTE:  When efiling the Federal return first by itself, you won't be able to efile the state return until after the Federal return has been accepted to begin processing by the IRS.