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At what Point Does the Tesla App on a Smartphone Become Linked to Your Car?

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When you pick up your car you will sign the finalized purchase agreement that says you now have it. At that point your DS will enter it in the computer. A few hours later (4-12) hours you will be able to have the app connect.
 
In my experience, it is not linked before you take delivery. I checked the app numerous times a day for about one month for nothing. :smile:

When I picked up my car (11 days ago) the Delivery Specialist told me it could take some time for the app to be linked to my Tesla. He had to "activate it". He told me it should be working in the evening (it was early in the afternoon). Maybe two hours later I checked and the car was there.
 
When I did the paperwork for my 90D 2 weeks ago, after signing the papers, my DS (THANKS JAMES T.) went and punched some things in his computer. At that point, it was almost instant. Though, my 2013 trade didn't get removed for a day or so, I think until they had the title in their hands.