How to Program Access Cards for DirecTV

DirectTV is one of the most popular satellite TV providers in the U.S.A.

Programming the access card for a DirectTV satellite receiver can be done in less than a minute using the standard DirectTV receiver. A user may want to program a DirectTV access card if their card is damaged. The access card can only be reprogrammed by a DirectTV technician, fortunately this process is done over the phone, and can be done within minutes. It is illegal and a violation of the terms of service for a user to try to program their own card.

Things You'll Need

• DirectTV receiver
• New DirectTV access card

Instructions

1. Turn on the DirectTV receiver.

2. Remove the access card. The card is located behind a small door on the right front side of the receiver. Simply pull it out.

3. Insert the new DirectTV access card into the receiver.

4. Access the "Menu" of the receiver by using the remote. Press the "Menu" button on the remote. Select the "Access Card" sub-menu.

5. Select "Begin" at the welcome screen of the "Access Card" menu. A number on the screen will appear, and you will be prompted to call customer service. Call customer service, and relay the number on the screen to them. This must be done in order to program the new card with your client information. The process should take less than a couple of minutes. Once that is complete, turn off and turn on the receiver and the new card will be programmed.

References

• Scribd: Access-Card-Programming
• Satellite Guru: DirecTV Access Cards
• Tech FAQ: DirecTV Access Cards