Encountering challenges with connecting your bank account to QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) because the selection options appear grayed out, this could be due to several factors, including pre-existing online banking connections, potential data inconsistencies, or issues related to the software itself. We can work together to resolve this and ensure your experience with QBDT is a smooth one.
At your convenience, could you please provide a screenshot of your current screen? This visual aid would significantly help us in diagnosing the exact nature of the problem more effectively and efficiently.
Meanwhile, to optimize your usage of QBDT, it’s vital to ensure that your software is fully updated. Please check for any pending updates and install them. Additionally, ensure your system meets all the necessary system requirements or exceeds all the necessary technical requirements for running QBDT. This will help you check what your computer needs for the best experience in QBDT.
If your system is up to date and meets the requirements, yet the issue persists, let’s proceed to examine your Chart of Accounts. We need to determine whether your Chase account is actively connected to online banking, which can be identified by a lightning bolt icon next to the account name. If there is such a connection, follow Step 2 to disconnect your bank. Disconnecting may resolve the issue of the accounts being grayed out.
Here's how:
- Navigate to the Lists menu and then choose Chart of Accounts.
- Right-click on the account you wish to inactivate and select Edit Account.
- Move to the Bank Feed Settings tab.
- Click on Deactivate All Online Services and then hit OK.
- Finally, tap Save & Close to apply the changes.

If the account does not show any signs of an existing online connection (no lightning bolt icon), I recommend running the Verify and Rebuild tool This tool is designed to scan for and rectify data integrity issues that might be causing problems with account connectivity.
Should the problem persist even after these interventions, it would be prudent to use the QuickBooks repair tool. This tool can help fix deeper software issues that might not be resolved by the usual updates or data integrity scans.
Furthermore, once everything is in order and you're ready to reconcile your account to match your bank statements, refer to this material: Reconcile an account in QuickBooks Desktop.
Should you encounter any challenges along the way, please do not hesitate to reach out. You are always welcome to contact us with any questions or for additional support at any time. We are committed to assisting you with further advanced troubleshooting techniques if needed, and our utmost priority is to ensure your QuickBooks experience is both effective and satisfying.