How do I change my TurboTax Online password?

by TurboTax •   6
Updated January 27, 2026 10:13 AM

If you've forgotten or need to change your password in TurboTax Online, follow these instructions:

TurboTax Online

  • Go to TurboTax.

  • Sign in with your user ID and password.

  • Select Continue next to any return.

  • Select Account settings from the menu.

  • On the Hello! screen, select Sign in & security.

  • Select Password.

  • On the Update your password screen, enter your new password and then confirm it.

  • Select Save.

TurboTax Desktop

Note: Only TurboTax Desktop is available for tax years 2018 to 2021.

  • Select a tax year and the software you wish to download.

  • Follow the prompts for installing the software.

  • Once in TurboTax, select Continue next to any return.

  • Select File from the TurboTax menu.

  • Select Set Password... from the dropdown menu.

  • In the TurboTax File Password popup, enter the new password and then confirm it.

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