Firewall is an essential application that saves the system from various threats such as malware, viruses, and various other unwanted programs. Sometimes the firewall blocks the internet access required to run QuickBooks and the company file. This type of error is much seen when the user runs QuickBooks in the multi-user mode. Keeping all the facts in mind, we have come up with this blog post, where we have tries to discuss the steps to configure firewall and security settings for QuickBooks desktop. Thus, keep reading this post for further information.
You can also get in touch with our QuickBooks support team via our toll-free number i.e. 1-800-761-1787, and our team will help you in configuring the firewall.
Step 1: Configure exceptions and ports to QuickBooks firewall manually
- Click on start menu and search Firewall
- Select windows firewall
- And then select advanced settings
- The next step is to right click the inbound rules and then select new rule
- Click on port and then select next
- After that the user needs to check the TCP option and type in specific ports required for QuickBooks year version.
- Now hit next and then ensure to allow the connection and hit next again
- Also ensure to checkmark the profiles and click on next
- The user is then required to name the rule such as QBPorts, and hit finish when done
- The user should now repeat the steps for the outbound rules
- The last step is to try opening QuickBooks desktop again in the multi-user mode
Step 2: Configure firewall ports automatically
To configure firewall ports automatically you need to follow the steps to download and use QuickBooks File Doctor tool. This tool will automatically open your firewall ports and configures your Windows firewall.
Conclusion
With this blog, we have tries to guide the user with the steps to configure firewall for QuickBooks desktop. However, in case of any query or if you are facing any sort of error, then feel free to contact our QuickBooks enterprise support team via our toll-free number i.e. 1-800-761-1787, and our team will help you in fixing the issue. We are a hub of technocrats who work round the clock to provide the best possible support services to all QuickBooks users.
