In order to use QuickBooks Desktop, you must first activate your license. If you don’t activate your license before installation, QuickBooks will prompt you to do so the first time you open it. You can choose to activate it after installation. If you don’t know how to register or activate the QuickBooks Desktop, then you can use the following steps mentioned in this article. You will get step-by-step instructions on how to register or activate the QuickBooks Desktop and what to keep in mind as you go through the process.

What is the process to Register or Activate the QuickBooks Desktop?

You have two situations from which you are in one of them so choose wisely and then implement the process to register or activate the QuickBooks Desktop license for Windows or Mac.

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Process 1- Register or Activate the QuickBooks Desktop Manually

Here is the manual way that helps you to activate the QuickBooks Desktop on your own. Follow these steps:-

1. Open the QuickBooks Desktop on your Windows system
2. Go to the top of your QuickBooks home Page menu
3. Click on the Help menu button
4. Further, choose the option Activate QuickBooks Desktop
5. It opens up a window on your desktop
6. In this window, hit on the button Begin Activation
7. The QuickBooks Activation process started

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The Activation Wizard window provides you the screen step by step and it differs from person to person depending on the QuickBooks version or edition you are using.

a. Purchased License from Third-party
If the License is purchased from third-party vendors then do the following:-
i. Log in to your existing account
OR
ii. Create a new Intuit account
b. Purchased License from Intuit
If the License is purchased directly from Intuit then do the following:-
i. Mention the Phone Number
ii. Zip Code
OR
iii. Email Address

Rest steps to follow to activate QuickBooks Desktop for Windows or Mac

• When you are done with this whole process by providing the important information then the user has to click on the Proceed or Continue button

• After completing all the above steps, you get a notice on your screen that says the application is registered and activated

• Open your company file into QuickBooks Desktop and start working on it.

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Process 2- Register or Activate the QuickBooks Desktop using Intuit’s registration line

• This process can be done in the situations that are mentioned here:-
• If you are facing any problems while doing the registration process
• If you are using any alternative method to do the registration or activation process

In these situations you have to proceed with the below-mentioned steps:-

1. When you are done with the successful installation
2. Then open the QuickBooks Desktop on your Windows Operating system
3. Click on the Help menu that is on the top of the QuickBooks application
4. From the drop-down menu, select the About QuickBooks option
5. Then the window opens up
6. Now, you have to press the Ctrl key on the keyboard
7. Along with the Ctrl key, you have to press the R and P simultaneously
8. A Window opens up that has the information about the QuickBooks you are using and the Intuit also
9. In this About QuickBooks window, the contact number of Intuit registration line is mentioned. You can use it to contact them for registration or activation of QuickBooks Desktop
10. After connecting with the registration line of Intuit, provide all the required information they ask for
11. When the information is complete, you get a validation code to activate or register the QuickBooks Desktop
12. Now, enter the validation code into the QuickBooks Desktop Activation Section
13. This helps you to complete the registration or Activation QuickBooks Desktop license process.

Conclusion

In the article, you get to know the detailed steps of How to register or activate the QuickBooks Desktop manually or by calling Intuit registration line. The procedure must be followed step by step so that you can easily get started with your QuickBooks Desktop account. If you are facing any kind of difficulty or having any glitches then connect with the QuickBooks customer helpdesk team. The team members are professional and trained to solve your issues and provide answers to all your queries. They are available all around the clock to resolve all your grievances related to registering or activating the QuickBooks account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most asked questions related to activate or register QuickBooks Desktop for Windows or Mac

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