CONGRATUALS Among the new DirecTV viewers you have been chosen as one. Once your satellite dish and receivers are set up, it's time to activate the service and begin viewing your programs. All you have to do to activate your DirecTV receiver or any of its associated accessories is either phone DIRECTV or go online and complete some basic actions that will take no more than five minutes of your time. This is a basic instruction to enable you to turn on your DirecTV receiver online or over the phone.
Activate Your DirecTV Receiver by Phone
1. Please have your receiver ID and access card number handy: You will need to enter these numbers when activating the service. The receiver ID is located on a sticker placed on the front or at the back of the receiver box. The access card number is on the front of your access card and was either already installed in your receiver or came separately in your installation kit.
2. Dial the DirecTV activation number at 1-800-531-5000: This number will take you to the DirecTV activation center. Make sure to inform the representative that you want to activate your new DirecTV service.
3. Hand over your receiver ID and our access card numbers to the representative. The representative will take you through the complete activation process but it will be faster if you have these numbers at your fingertips.
4. Review the details you have provided with the representative and make sure that they are correct: They will ask for such details as your name, address, monthly package, etc and if required, you will provide any account PINs that may be required.
5. Test your receiver: Lastly, the representative can guide you on how to confirm if your receiver is properly activated by tuning to a selected channel before ending the call.
6. Welcome to DirecTV!: After activation, you can begin to browse through some channels or also begin to arrange your favorite channels.
Activate Your DirecTV Receiver Online
1. Visit [https:**[http://www2. DirecTV. com/DTVAPP/receiver](http://www2. directv. com/DTVAPP/receiver): This is the DirecTV’s receiver activation site.
2. Select "Activate New Receiver": This marks the beginning of the activation of the new receiver.
3. Please log into the DirecTV account.: If you do not have an account yet, you can sign up for one using the same details that you use to pay your monthly bill.
4. Select your installation timeframe: Select the date range when your satellite dish and receivers were installed.
5. Please insert your receiver identification number and/or access card numbers: Just like the activation by phone, you will be required to furnish the above-mentioned identification numbers for your equipment.
6. Confirm account details.: Check your account information like the billing address, monthly charges any other charges, etc.
7. Choose an online username/password. If you are creating a new user account for an online service, you will set up the credentials for subsequent sessions. This makes it easier to manage your DirecTV account.
8. Complete the activation.: After you have entered the details of your information and equipment, DirecTV will then activate your receiver.
9. Enjoy!: If you know your receiver is on, go to the various channels and learn how to operate your DirecTV online.
What To Do If You Have Issues Activating Your Receiver
For the most part, there are no issues in the process of activating your DirecTV receiver through a phone call or the Internet. However, issues can occasionally come up preventing activation from completing successfully:
- It is important to cross-check all identification numbers that have been entered to ensure that none of the figures has been interchanged. This is one of the reasons that cause people to input wrong details when applying for a position or any other service.
- This should prompt the other method of activation, either online or by phone. Sometimes, one method fits better when there are system issues that would hinder the activation of the other.
- The following is the procedure to follow: Call DirecTV customer service. If the activation continues to fail, then they can call their 24/7 customer service and the issue will be escalated for a quick solution.
- Try unplugging your receiver and then plugging it back in or turning the receiver off and back on again. Finally, the connection problem on the equipment can be solved by rebooting to eliminate any unsettled connections on the device. But, be aware, that it removes all custom settings.
The activation of DirecTV equipment is not a complicated process, but small errors can prevent the activation process from being successful. Adhering to a step-by-step process and checking facts averts most problems, however, do not be shy of asking for help when necessary. With the right guidance, you will be able to have smooth DirecTV entertainment as soon as possible.
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