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Is anyone else having issues creating a password for a file? I enter a password, but it is not accepted.

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CatinaT1
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Is anyone else having issues creating a password for a file? I enter a password, but it is not accepted.

We'd love to help you complete your tax return, but need more information. Can you please clarify your question? Where are you trying to create a password?

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Is anyone else having issues creating a password for a file? I enter a password, but it is not accepted.

I'm using the TurboTax 2023 software, Deluxe, for Mac.  I want to add a password to save my return on my computer.  When I'm in the file, I select "File" then "Encrypt."  I add the password.  Each time I go to "Add Password," I get a message noting the password needs to be 6-16 characters in length, which it is.  It will not accept the password.  I hope this clarifies the problem.  Any assistance would be appreciated.

CatinaT1
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Is anyone else having issues creating a password for a file? I enter a password, but it is not accepted.

Does this help? How do I password-protect my tax file in the TurboTax Desktop software?

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gugell62
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Is anyone else having issues creating a password for a file? I enter a password, but it is not accepted.

I am having same issue

MarilynG1
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Is anyone else having issues creating a password for a file? I enter a password, but it is not accepted.

On the pop-up screen where you enter your Password, try also changing your Question below it.  This has resolved the issue for some users. 

 

@gugell62 

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