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New Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 1:23:46 PM

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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Intuit Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 1:23:47 PM

Try these steps to recover your User ID or password:

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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.

Once you’re done, we’ll either send you a code to help you recover your account, or show/send you a list of accounts associated with your info.

  • 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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New Member
Feb 24, 2021 5:29:20 PM

Alldone

New Member
Mar 17, 2023 12:56:03 PM

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

Intuit Alumni
Mar 17, 2023 1:11:07 PM

@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:

 

What if I forgot my user ID or password?

New Member
Apr 13, 2023 12:09:47 PM

I thought I reset my password

Did I click something wrong

Intuit Alumni
Apr 13, 2023 12:22:44 PM

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