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lindak1119
Level 7
December 11, 2018
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I don't know my administrator password

  • December 11, 2018
  • 4 replies
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Some of my files were corrupted when I upgraded to Quickbooks 2016 for Mac. Data Services fixed the files but added an administrator password before accessing the files. The password that they provided worked last month, but now I cannot login.

    4 replies

    Raywhite28
    Raywhite28Answer
    Level 6
    December 11, 2018

    See link for password removal tool.


    https://community.intuit.com/articles/1501540-use-the-automated-password-reset-tool-for-quickbooks-d...

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    puzzle09
    October 18, 2019

    I do not have my license number to reset my password.

     

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      Windy260
      January 29, 2020

      Good day, @puzzle09!

       

      You can find your license number directly from your account management portal. I'm here to help you accomplish this.

      1. Go to the Customer Account Management Portal (CAMPs) page.
      2. Enter your login credentials.
      3. Click Sign in.
      4. Select QuickBooks Desktop product.
      5. Click Detail.

      In addition, here's an article you can read to learn more about how you can use this portal: What is CAMPs and How Do I Use It?

       

      Once you have your license number, you can now use the Automated Password Reset tool to reset your company file's password.

       

      Know that you can always visit our Help Articles page for QuickBooks Desktop in case you need some tips and related articles for your future tasks.

       

      If there's anything else that I can help you with, please let me know in the comment section down below. I'll be always around ready to help.


      My problem is I do not know my admin password. as I have moved and it has been a long time I cannot get into any of my accounts. I have searched for days to find an answer and find nothing and no support  phone #. Very frustrated.

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      WendyEll
      December 31, 2020

      I upgraded a quicken file to QB. After it converted the file it asked for a password. I entered what I thought was correct but then took me to a reset password screen which I went through and changed my password. When I log in it says the password is incorrect. I called customer support and worked with someone for 2 hours. She tried several different ways to change and reset my password with no luck. She then escalated it to data services but says it can take 6-8 business days to get a reply. This is totally unacceptable. It's the last day of the year and I have payroll for 25 employees on Monday not to mention I have bills to pay over the next 2 weeks. So you have any suggestions on how to resolve this sooner. Maybe another temporary license and account? Please help

      Fiat Lux - ASIA
      Fiat Lux - ASIA
      Level 14
      December 31, 2020

      @WendyEll 

      @WendyEll wrote:

      Maybe another temporary license and account? Please help

      Another license is unable to resolve it. Your last resort is purchasing a 3rd party password removal service.

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      M47
      January 13, 2021

      All I want to do is open my QB and send it to my accountant.  I have had

      @lindak1119 wrote:

      Some of my files were corrupted when I upgraded to Quickbooks 2016 for Mac. Data Services fixed the files but added an administrator password before accessing the files. The password that they provided worked last month, but now I cannot login.


      don't match.  My computer is frozen and I can't close or open QB until I get an Admin password that works. 

      @lindak1119 wrote:

      Some of my files were corrupted when I upgraded to Quickbooks 2016 for Mac. Data Services fixed the files but added an administrator password before accessing the files. The password that they provided worked last month, but now I cannot login.

       

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      Candice14
      Level 8
      January 13, 2021

      Hey, @M47. 

       

      Thanks for joining in on this thread. I hope your week is going well so far. 

       

      Since you're still having issues with the admin password, I recommend contacting our Customer Support Team. They'll be able to review your account further and see what steps you need to take next. 

       

      Here's how: 

       

      1. Go to the Help menu. 
      2. Choose the QuickBooks Desktop Help option. 
      3. Press the Contact Us hyperlink. 
      4. Give a brief description of the problem and hit Let's Talk. 
      5. Scroll down and choose to Get a callback or Start a message. 

       

      If you can't use your QBDT account, you can start a chat with our support team through this link. 

       

      Let me know how it goes. I want to make sure that you're able to get back to running your business. I'm only a comment away if you need me. Take care!

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      0706261260
      March 9, 2023

      help me reset Admin

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      alinaamgroup2019
      October 24, 2022
      @lindak1119 wrote:

      Some of my files were corrupted when I upgraded to Quickbooks 2016 for Mac. Data Services fixed the files but added an administrator password before accessing the files. The password that they provided worked last month, but now I cannot login.

      pls guide me

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      LollyNino_CQuickBooks Team
      QuickBooks Team
      October 24, 2022

      Thanks for posting in the Community, @alinaamgroup2019. I can share some information to help you with resolving the error you have so you can log in to your account successfully. 

       

      Since you're still having issues with the admin password, I recommend contacting our Customer Support Team. They'll be able to review your account further and see what steps you need to take next. 

       

      Here's how: 

       

      1. Go to the Help menu.
      2. Choose the QuickBooks Desktop Help option.
      3. Press the Contact Us hyperlink.
      4. Give a brief description of the problem and hit Let's Talk.
      5. Scroll down and choose to Get a callback or Start a message.

       

      If the password doesn't work, double-check for any typos and confirm if the info matches with what's in CAMPS. If the same thing happens, use the Automated Password Reset tool.

       

      Let me know if there is anything that I can help you with the account by leaving a Reply below.​ Keep safe and have a wonderful day! 

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