> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://discoverhelp-hub.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Activate Your Discover Card on the Issuer's Website

> How to reach the real issuer site without falling for lookalike pages.

<Note>
  Independent educational guide. This site never hosts sign-in or activation forms. If any page claims to, close the tab.
</Note>

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## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Type the address yourself">
    Open a fresh browser window and type Discover's web address into the address bar. Do not click links from emails, texts, ads, or unknown sites.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the address bar">
    Confirm you see a secure connection (padlock) and the correct spelled-out domain.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in">
    Use your existing Discover account credentials.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the activation option">
    Look in your account dashboard and follow the prompts.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Red flags

* Domain is misspelled or has extra words.
* Page asks for full SSN, PIN, or one-time codes it did not send.
* Layout looks slightly off compared to the app or previous visits.

If anything looks wrong, switch to [phone activation](/articles/activate-by-phone).

## Trouble?

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