"Company not found" and lack of escalated help from Quickbooks

Let me redirect you to the best help available so you can access your company file again.

I know that this has been a challenge on your end. As much as I want to help you fix this, the Community is a public forum, and we'll need to collect some personal information to pull up your account. With this, I encourage you to reach out to our Customer Care team again. Their resources are equipped to verify the status of your escalated case and provide you with a real-time update. To do this, here's how:

1. Sign in to your QBO company.
2. Go to the Help (?) menu.
3. Select the Search tab.
4. Click the Contact Us button.
5. Enter a brief description of your concern in the What can we help you with? field.
6. Select Continue.
7. Choose a way to connect with us (Send a message / Chat or Get a callback / Callback).

Once everything is all set, you may want to change your company settings and turn on features in your QuickBooks Online (QBO) company. To guide you in completing these processes, you can refer to this article: Edit company settings in QuickBooks Online.

Thank you for raising your concern here in QuickBooks Community. You can leave a reply in this post for further questions.

I'm sorry to hear about the issues you are facing with QuickBooks. "Company not found" errors and difficulties in getting escalated help can be frustrating. Here are some steps you can take to try and resolve the problem:

1. **Check Company Information:** Double-check that you are entering the correct company information when logging in. Ensure you have the correct login credentials for the specific company file you are trying to access.

2. **Clear Browser Cache:** If you are using QuickBooks Online through a web browser, clearing the cache and cookies might help resolve certain issues. Try logging in again after clearing the cache.

3. **Try Different Browsers:** If the error persists, try using a different web browser to access QuickBooks Online. Sometimes, browser-specific issues can cause problems.

4. **Contact QuickBooks Support:** If you continue to experience the "Company not found" error, reach out to QuickBooks customer support. While it might be challenging to reach their escalated support directly, start with their general support line or online chat. They can guide you through troubleshooting steps and escalate the issue if necessary.

5. **Check Community Forums:** Look for QuickBooks community forums or user groups where other users might have experienced similar issues. You might find solutions or workarounds shared by the community.

6. **Social Media Channels:** Some companies are responsive to customer inquiries made through social media channels. You can try reaching out to QuickBooks on platforms like Twitter or Facebook.

7. **Request Supervisor or Manager Call Back:** While talking to QuickBooks support, request a supervisor or manager call back if you believe your issue requires escalation. Sometimes, asking for higher-level support can get you the assistance you need.

8. **Check Service Status:** Occasionally, issues with QuickBooks Online can be caused by outages or server problems. Check QuickBooks' official website or social media channels for any service status updates.

9. **Explore Alternative Solutions:** If you continue to face challenges with QuickBooks and don't receive satisfactory support, consider exploring alternative accounting software solutions that better meet your needs.

Remember to be patient and persistent when dealing with customer support. Keep detailed records of your interactions, including support ticket numbers, names of representatives you've spoken to, and the steps taken to resolve the issue.

If you have an accountant or bookkeeper, consider involving them in the troubleshooting process, as they may have experience dealing with QuickBooks issues and can offer valuable insights.

Thank you so much for all of your suggestions!  I had done pretty much all of those with the exception of requesting a supervisor/manager, social media and alternative solutions. I was told it would be fixed by last Friday the 4th. As of this morning, the 7th, it still isn't accessible and I've had no follow up.

So I'm on a call with Support yet again. It's amazing how each rep just cannot ever tell me the status of my open case and that they want to "walk me through some steps," despite having the case notes available to them. I have requested to talk with his Supervisor - very, very reluctant to that, but has since agreed to see if he can connect me with one. We shall see how this goes.

But again, thank you for the suggestions. 

Thanks for the response and suggestion.  I had already done that multiple times. See my reply to another response below...  Again, thank you!

Did this ever get resolved for you?

I am having a similar issue and the only answer I have been given was to create another account.  I am getting paid through quickbooks though so I am just confused and concerned. 

Hello there, @captainstan. As we look into your perspective, we know it has been challenging on your end, and fixing this will greatly help. Let me assist you today.

Before anything else, I'd like to recognize you for coming first to our live support to look for a fix. In the meantime, let's perform some basic troubleshooting steps to ensure this isn't a browser-related issue. The first step to do this is to log in to your account via incognito to avoid storing cache files that may cause unnecessary behavior to the program. Below are the shortcut keys you can use:

• Google Chrome: press Ctrl + Shift + N
• Mozilla Firefox: press Ctrl + Shift + P
• Microsoft Edge: press Ctrl + Shift + N
• Safari: press Command + Shift + N

If this works, clear the cache of your regular browser to eliminate accumulated data. In the clear cache settings, you can choose to include or not the save passwords before clearing it. If the issue persists, you can use another supported browser or device. It might be that the current one you're using has a temporary issue with the program.

However, if the issue persists, it might be that you lost or forgot your user ID or password, or we can recover your account if you can't get a verification code. Follow the steps below to sign in to your account.

Here's how:

1. Go to our sign-in help page.
2. Enter the phone number, email address, or user ID for your account.
3. If you enter a phone number or email address, we’ll send you a text or email with a verification code. If you enter a user ID, choose which method you prefer.
4. Enter the verification code we sent, or follow the instructions in the message. We may ask you for a little more info to make sure it’s really you.
5. When prompted, reset your password. Or, you can select Skip.

You can read this article for the additional steps: Recover your Intuit Account if you can’t sign in.

After performing the steps in this article, if the same issue happens, we can follow the suggested workaround of the live support, which is to create a new account for a fresh start.

For future help in managing your QBO account, check out these articles:

• Update or change your Intuit account sign-in information.
• Edit company setting in QuickBooks Online.

Thanks for dropping by here, @captainstan. For more queries, never hesitate to come back here. I'll be willing to help you. Take care always.

I have done all of these troubleshooting things.  Nobody has been able to tell me why I apparently have an account, but I don't have an account.  In the end live support had me make another account with a different email address that isn't connected to my business at all.  So after 3 hours it was pointless and I have yet to get an answer as to why I am getting paid through quickbooks, but I apparently have no company to sign in to. 

I have been dealing with this similar issue for the past month.

Has anyone been able to find a solution?

I have completed the online form to request to primary admin, twice.

Where did our account go, and how do we re-gain access?

Thank you for bringing this to us, @xDiamondx. I deeply understand the significance of accessing our company files in QuickBooks Online (QBO). 

Allow me to provide some details about this matter.

Since you completed the online form for the primary admin, the next step would be:  

QBO will review your case as soon as possible. Once the review is complete, you will receive an update via email with the status of your request. Be on the lookout for an email from no_response@intuit.com.  

If the request is approved, we will:  

Let you know that we transferred the primary admin or contact role to you. All you need to do is sign in using the email address you provided us the next time you use QuickBooks.  

If we're unable to process the request, we will: 

Let you know why and what steps you can take. If there are missing documents, illegible, or don't meet the criteria for approval. You’ll need to fill out the form again and upload all required documents for your security.

Also, I recommend contacting our support team. This way, they can further review your account. They have the tools to identify the cause of this issue while ensuring your account information remains secure. 

Here's how:   

1. Go to the Help icon. 
2. Choose the Search tab, and select Contact Us.  
3. Enter a brief description of the issue you encountered. 
4. Click Continue. 
5. Choose a way to connect with us:

• Start a chat with a support expert.
• Get a callback from the next available expert.

To ensure you can reach our support, check out their support hours to determine their availability. 

Moreover, read this article to learn more about editing your company details: Update or change your Intuit Account sign-in information. 

If you have more questions or clarification about regaining access to your company file, please leave a comment below. Take care!