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# Activate Your Discover Card by Phone

> Step-by-step phone activation using the number printed on your card.

<Note>
  Independent educational guide. The safest activation number is the one printed on the sticker on your new card, or on the back of the card itself.
</Note>

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## Why phone activation

It is the hardest method for scammers to imitate. You dial a number that is physically printed on your card, so no fake link can redirect you.

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find the activation number">
    Look at the sticker on the front of the card, or the number on the back.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Call from your registered phone">
    Calling from the phone number on file speeds up verification.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Follow the automated prompts">
    You will enter your card number and confirm identity details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for confirmation">
    Stay on the line until the system says the card is active.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Tips

* Have your card, date of birth, and last 4 of your SSN ready.
* If the call drops, hang up and dial again. Do not call back an unknown number that claims to be your issuer.

## Trouble?

See [Activation is not working](/articles/activation-not-working).