Registration and activation are required each time you install QuickBooks Desktop on your system. If you have multiple copies of QB Desktop, you must register or activate QuickBooks Desktop. You will be asked to activate QuickBooks. You can also activate it manually. When you activate QuickBooks Desktop, a window that says "Set up your Intuit account" will appear on your screen. You can link your existing account information by logging into your Intuit account when you activate QuickBooks Desktop.
Steps to Register QuickBooks Desktop 2016 or Later Versions
To register for QuickBooks Desktop 2016 or later versions, follow these steps:
· Start the QuickBooks software and press F2 on your keyboard.
· Check the registration status in the Product Information window to the right of your license number.
· If the status is Active, you don't need to do anything. If not checked, follow these steps:
Ø You must select OK to close the product information window.
Ø Access the Help menu and select Activate QuickBooks.
Ø However, for the 2015 version, select "Register QuickBooks.
Ø Follow the onscreen instructions and review the information.
Ø This completes the activation process.
· Once the activation process is complete, you will receive a thank you message.
Steps to Activate QuickBooks Desktop with an Intuit Account
On the QuickBooks activation screen, you can choose to activate with an existing Intuit account or create a new account. If you do not have an Intuit account, you will need to create a user ID and enter the required information to complete the activation process.
· Visit https: //www.quickbooks.com/account.
· Click on the "Forgot User ID or Password" link.
· Enter your registered email address, phone number or User ID.
· Also, provide the code you received.
· Once complete, you will see your User ID and can reset your password.
· To finish, log in again.
