Learn how to configure QuickBooks Desktop’s Windows firewall and security settings.
You may receive an error message if your Windows firewall prevents specific QuickBooks apps or files from accessing the internet. Don’t be concerned. We’ll show you how to set up your firewall port and, if necessary, how to manually configure it.
Step 1: Get QuickBooks Tool Hub and install it.
The QuickBooks Tool Hub assists in the correction of frequent errors. To use the tool hub, you must first close QuickBooks. Tool Hub on Windows 10, 64-bit, is recommended for the best experience.
- QuickBooks should be closed.
- The QuickBooks Tool Hub’s most recent version (1.5.0.0) is available for download. Save the file somewhere you’ll be able to find it quickly (like your Downloads folder or your Windows desktop). Note: If you’ve previously installed Tool Hub, you can check which version you have.
- The Home tab should be selected.
- The version will be at the bottom of the page.
- Open the downloaded file (QuickBooksToolHub.exe).
- Install by following the on-screen instructions and agreeing to the terms and conditions.
- When the installation is complete, double-click the tool hub icon on your Windows desktop to launch it.
Step 2: Launch the QuickBooks File Doctor application.
- Select Company File Issues from the tool hub.
- Choose Run QuickBooks File Doctor from the drop-down menu. The file doctor can take up to one minute to open. If the QuickBooks File Doctor does not open, look for QuickBooks Desktop File Doc and manually open it.
- Select your company file from the dropdown menu in QuickBooks File Doctor. If you don’t see your file, choose Browse and search to locate it.
- Select Continue after you’ve double-checked your file and network.
- Select Next after entering your QuickBooks admin password.
Step 3: Manually configure the firewall port
If QuickBooks File Doctor does not resolve your firewall issue, you can manually configure it.QuickBooks should be included as a firewall port exemption.
If you’re using numerous QuickBooks Desktop versions (years) on the same computer, follow these procedures for each version:
- Open the Start menu in Windows.
- Open Windows Firewall by typing “Windows Firewall” into the search bar.
- Advanced Options should be selected.
- Right-click Inbound Rules (outbound rules will be created later). Then choose New Rule from the drop-down menu.
- Select Next after selecting Port.
- Ensure that TCP is selected.
- Enter the particular ports required for your QuickBooks year version in the Specific local ports field:
8019, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
8019, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
8019, 56728, 55378-55382 in QuickBooks Desktop 2018.
8019, 56727, 55373-55377 (QuickBooks Desktop 2017)
- Select Next after you’ve entered the port number.
- After that, select Allow Connection and then Next.
- Make sure all profiles are marked if requested. Next should be selected.
- Make a rule for yourself. Make a name for it, such as “QBPorts(year).”
- Select Finish when you’re finished.
Check your antivirus or firewall port settings
Make sure your antivirus and firewall settings are up to date.Check your antivirus settings if you’ve configured your firewall but are still having problems.
To avoid being blocked, make sure QuickBooks has general rights. The steps differ from one programme to the next. If you’re using Norton or McAfee, look up how to set up permissions in your antivirus software or use these links.
Conclusion
Setting up the firewall port and security settings for QuickBooks might seem difficult so you can always reach out to the customer support through QuickBooks Online support phone number and QuickBooks premier support. QuickBooks is known for its best customer support.
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