Premium subscription conformation email link not working

So I made a premium account for a different user, and the payment went through but the conformation link sends me to the home screen and when I log in it says

"Your email address has not been confirmed. Please click on the link from your confirmation email or contact support for assistance.'

does it take a while to kick in or whats going on here. I need it sorted by Demetrius Johnson's Q&A on friday.

Thanks