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I forgot my password & logged in using alternative verifications. I now need to create a new password but cannot because the old password is required to create a new one.

 
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CassandraLO
Intuit Alumni

I forgot my password & logged in using alternative verifications. I now need to create a new password but cannot because the old password is required to create a new one.

Try these steps to recover your User ID or password:

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      3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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      Keep in mind: Once you’re back in your account, make sure to include or update your phone number. Doing so helps increase account security and ease account recovery.User ID
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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  • If you’re still unable to recover your account, select Try something else on the Account Recovery page. We’ll ask additional questions to verify your identity.

Keep in mind: Once you’re back in your account, make sure to include or update your phone number. Doing so helps increase account security and ease account recovery.

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ldpellis
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I forgot my password & logged in using alternative verifications. I now need to create a new password but cannot because the old password is required to create a new one.

Alldone

I forgot my password & logged in using alternative verifications. I now need to create a new password but cannot because the old password is required to create a new one.

I FORGOT MY PASSWORD& LOGGED INUSING ALTERNATIVE VERIFICATIONS. i NEED TO CREATE A NEW PASSWORD BECAUSE I NEED TO FILE MY TAXES.

TiffanyL
Intuit Alumni

I forgot my password & logged in using alternative verifications. I now need to create a new password but cannot because the old password is required to create a new one.

@WildernessPass 

 

If you forgot your TurboTax password and need to create a new one, please see the FAQ link provided below for assistance. Please respond back here and let us know if this does not resolve your issue:

 

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I forgot my password & logged in using alternative verifications. I now need to create a new password but cannot because the old password is required to create a new one.

I thought I reset my password

Did I click something wrong

SForrestLO
Intuit Alumni

I forgot my password & logged in using alternative verifications. I now need to create a new password but cannot because the old password is required to create a new one.

We are not able to see what you may have clicked on. This Turbo Tax FAQ will show you how to recover your account or change the password. 
Forgot your TurboTax Online User ID or password? 

@lindapsullivan

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