Listen to this articleMany users have complained about not being able to access QuickBooks features that require internet connections due to incorrect internet security settings. Your Windows firewall tends to block internet access for your application if QuickBooks Internet security settings are wrong. We will help you to set up your Firewall as well as QuickBooks Internet security settings.
If your QuickBooks internet security settings are faulty and you can’t access your internet-related features, contact us at Asquare Cloud Hosting Helpline Number at (855)-738-0359 for easy troubleshooting steps.
Top 6 Steps Setup Internet Security Settings For QuickBooks
Important: You need to download QuickBooks Tool Hub and QuickBooks File Doctor before moving on to the steps. You can open your ports automatically using QuickBooks File Doctor.
Step 1: Add Firewall port exception for QuickBooks
You will have to perform these steps individually if you are using multiple versions (years) of QuickBooks:-
- Tap on the Windows start menu.
- Type Windows Firewall in the search bar and open Windows Firewall.
- Choose Advanced Settings.
- Right-click on Inbound Rules and then click on New Rule.
- Click on Port and then Next.
- Ensure that TCP is selected.
- Now enter the specific ports in the Specific local ports field for your QuickBooks version:-
- QuickBooks Desktop 2020: 8019, XXXXX.
- QuickBooks Desktop 2019: 8019, XXXXX.
- QuickBooks Desktop 2018: 8019, 56728, 55378-55382.
- QuickBooks Desktop 2017: 8019, 56727, 55373-55377
Important: Recent QuickBooks versions (2019, 2020 and 2021) and future versions utilize dynamic ports. These ports are specially assigned to QuickBooks at the time of installation so that QBD has a specific port for its use.
Port format for QuickBooks 2019 and later versions is: 8019, XXXXX, where xxxx is the dynamic port number.
Follow these steps in order to get a dynamic port number:-
- Tap on the Windows Start menu.
- Type “QuickBooks Database Server Manager” in the search bar and press enter.
- Click on the Port Monitor tab.
- Look for your QuickBooks Version.
- Note down Port Number as you will need it for the firewall port exception.
You can also change the port number by clicking on Renew. You need to go to the scan folders tab and choose Scan Now if you choose to renew it. The firewall permissions are reset as a result of this action. Only Desktop 2019 and later versions have the ability to renew ports. You can’t renew ports for older QuickBooks versions.
QuickBooks Desktop 2019 and the previous version use static ports, and their port numbers are fixed.
8. Tap on Next after entering the port number.
9. Choose Allow the Connection and then tap on Next.
10. Make sure all profiles are marked if the message appears, and then click on Next.
11. Give a name to your rule such as “QBPorts(year)”
12. Click on Finish once you are done.
Now follow the same steps mentioned above to create an outbound rule; just select Outbound Rule in step 4. Switch to multi-user mode in QuickBooks Desktop. You can also use one of the host computers to open QuickBooks via your network.
Step 2- Create Windows Firewall exception for Quickbooks Programs.
You can configure firewall and internet security settings for the QuickBooks desktop in order to add it as an exception and protect it from any firewall restriction. Follow these steps in order to do so:-
- Click on the Windows Start menu.
- Type “Windows Firewall” in the search bar and press enter.
- Now click on Advanced Settings.
- Right-click on Inbound Rules and then select New Rule.
- Now select Program and then click on Next.
- Choose This Program Path and then tap on Browse.
- Choose one of the executable files from the list above. Then choose Next.
- Choose Allow the connection and then tap on Next.
- Ensure that all profiles are marked if the message pop-up. Click on Next.
- Create a rule and give it a name such as “QBFirewallException.exe”
Repeat the similar steps to create an Outbound rule; just choose Outbound Rules in step 4.
| Executable files | Location |
|---|---|
| AutoBackupExe.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| Dbmlsync.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| DBManagerExe.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| FileManagement.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| FileMovementExe.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| QuickBooksMessaging.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| QBW32.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| QBDBMgrN.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| QBServerUtilityMgr.exe | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks |
| QBCFMonitorService.exe | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks |
| QBLaunch.exe | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks |
| QBUpdate.exe | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate |
| IntuitSyncManager.exe | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\Sync |
| OnlineBackup.exe | C:\Program Files\QuickBooks Online Backup |
Note:- If your system has Program Files (x86), it represents that 64-bit Operating system.
Switch to multi-user mode after running Quickbooks and see if the error still appears.
Step 3- Set your antivirus or Firewall programs.
Your antivirus settings can also conflict with your Quickbooks Internet Security Settings and thus preventing you from accessing internet-related features. To avoid being blocked, make sure QuickBooks has general rights. The steps differ from one programme to the next. Norton users can follow this link, other users can go through the official websites of their antivirus providers.
Step 4- Add QuickBooks ports exception on your antivirus or Firewall
If all the above steps failed to configure firewall and internet security settings for the QuickBooks desktop, try adding your port exception in firewall security. Ensure that TCP is selected and enter the port number needed for your QuickBooks version.
(We asked you to note the port number while trying to configure the Firewall manually above)
You will have to add each year’s port manually in case you are using multiple versions (year) of Quickbooks.
| Executable files | Location |
|---|---|
| AutoBackupExe.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| Dbmlsync.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| DBManagerExe.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| FileManagement.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| FileMovementExe.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| QuickBooksMessaging.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| QBW32.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| QBDBMgrN.exe | C:\Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR |
| QBServerUtilityMgr.exe | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks |
| QBCFMonitorService.exe | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks |
| QBLaunch.exe | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks |
| QBUpdate.exe | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate |
| IntuitSyncManager.exe | C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\Sync |
| OnlineBackup.exe | C:\Program Files\QuickBooks Online Backup |
Step 6- Restart your system.
Some steps require you to restart your computer in order to save them. Once all the above-mentioned steps are done, restart your computer and then reopen QuickBooks.
So we now hope you understand how to configure your Quickbooks Internet Security Settings. We discussed all the steps that should be followed and all the things that should be taken into consideration. In case you find trouble following any of the given instructions, we advise you to contact Asquare Cloud Hosting’s expert team, who will help you get rid of the error.
Oriana Zabell, a professional cloud engineer, has over three years of experience in desktop, online QuickBooks support and troubleshooting. She is currently working as a cloud hosting consultant with Asquare Cloud Hosting. She loves to read and write about the latest technologies such as cloud computing, AI, DaaS, small businesses, manufacturing. When not writing, she is either reading novels or is indulged in a debate with movie fanatics.