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How to activate or register QuickBooks desktop? | Forum

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Lillian Martin
Lillian Martin Apr 17 '23

Purchased the QuickBooks software? What’s next? Well, after you get your QuickBooks software, you can’t use it until you activate it. Thus, it is important to perform the required set of steps to activate QuickBooks successfully. While activate or register QuickBooks Desktop, a message appears on the screen asking you to set up your Intuit account. You can link your existing account information directly to the software by logging into your Intuit account. To learn the steps involves in the process of activation, make sure to read this segment with much care. You can also connect with our tech support team at +1-888-351-0999 and we will provide you with instant support services.

Steps to register QuickBooks Desktop on 2016 or Newer Versions

One can try registering the software using the set of steps below. Note that, these steps are only valid for the 2016 or newer versions.

·         The very first step is to open QuickBooks Desktop on your computer.

·         Now, the user needs to press the F2 key on the keyboard.

·         Once done with that, head to the product information window.

·         Now, on the right side of the license number search for the registration status.

·         In case, you see activated written over there, then you are all set to continue with your work on QuickBooks Desktop.

·         However, if it shows not activated, then in that scenario, the user is supposed to continue with the steps ahead.

·         At first, the user needs to close to the Product Information window by clicking on Ok.

·         After that, head to the help menu and then activate QuickBooks from there by selecting Activate QuickBooks tab.

·         For 2016 edition it will show Register QuickBooks instead of Activate QuickBooks.

·         Now, perform the on-screen set of steps to verify your information and complete the activation process.


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In order to access the features and functionalities of QuickBooks accounting software, it is important to register and activate it. And this can be done using the steps illustrated above in this segment. However, if you aren’t able to do so, then in that scenario, feel free to connect with our QuickBooks premier support professionals directly and our QuickBooks experts will provide immediate support and assistance to all sorts of QuickBooks queries. Give us a call at +1-888-351-0999 and we will provide you with immediate assistance.