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Change your QuickBooks File Manager Password Vault password

by Intuit Updated 2 weeks ago

Learn how to change your QuickBooks File Manager Password Vault password.

The password vault stores the usernames and passwords of your clients’ company files in a secure environment. Change your password vault password every 90 days to maintain security.

Change your Password Vault password

  1. Log in to QuickBooks File Manager.
  2. Select the Password Vault ▼ dropdown.
  3. Select Change Password Vault Login.
  4. Enter the required info.
  5. Select OK.

Note: If you see the message: “Your password has expired. To access the Password Vault, you must create a new password.” and can’t change your vault password, update your QuickBooks File Manager to the latest version. Then, try to change your password again.

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Update your QuickBooks File Manager

  1. Download the QuickBooks File Manager which corresponds to your QuickBooks version.
  2. Open the downloaded file.
    Important: Close your QuickBooks and QuickBooks File Manager before you install.
  3. Complete the installation.
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