Guides and quick links our clients use most

1. Step 1 of 13

   Open the IRS online account page

   Visit the IRS online account page and select “Log in to your Online Account.”

   
2. Step 2 of 13

   Choose Create Account

   On the next screen, choose “Create Account” in the Sign Up section.

   
3. Step 3 of 13

   Continue registration

   Review the registration information, then select “Continue.”

   
4. Step 4 of 13

   Confirm your personal information is ready

   Have your full name, email, birthdate, SSN or ITIN, tax filing status, and current address ready. Select “Yes.”

   
5. Step 5 of 13

   Confirm your financial information is ready

   Have one eligible financial account available, such as a credit card, student loan, mortgage, home equity loan, or auto loan. Select “Yes.”

   
6. Step 6 of 13

   Confirm your phone or address

   Have a U.S.-based mobile phone number available, or follow the mailed verification option, then select “Continue.”

   
7. Step 7 of 13

   Enter your name and email

   Enter your name exactly as it appears on your latest federal tax return, add your email address, and select “Send code.”

   
8. Step 8 of 13

   Verify your email

   Check your email, enter the one-time code, and select “Continue.”

   
9. Step 9 of 13

   Verify your personal details

   Enter the requested personal and address information exactly as shown on your most recently filed return, then continue.

   
10. Step 10 of 13

    Verify a financial account

    Choose one eligible account, enter the requested account number, and select “Continue.”

    
11. Step 11 of 13

    Enter your mobile phone number

    Enter your U.S.-based mobile phone number and select “Send message.”

    
12. Step 12 of 13

    Enter the activation code

    Enter the six-digit code sent to your phone and select “Continue.”

    
13. Step 13 of 13

    Create your user profile

    Choose a username, secure password, site phrase, and recognizable site image. Review everything before continuing.

    

IRS screens and identity-verification requirements may change. Follow the current instructions shown on IRS.gov and never share your password or verification codes.