Ive heard people mention "finally getting their gold account activated"

Im getting a GA very soon and was wondering what all I do and how long it takes to be activated?

To activate a GA you need to click on your gold medal and then there should be an option that says 'activate'

It shouldn't take that long. Whenever I activate mines it usually activates within 5mins.

Okay, thank you very much! Everyone else made it out like it would take days.

Nah, it's pretty instant. Like Saeko said, it's just a matter of using the item. :)