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vbettin
Level 1

I can't reset my passwork in Quickbooks Desktop 2021

I can't change my password in QB Desktop 2021, it gets stuck and as a result I cannot open any of my company files.  I last opened these files August 2023, and I did download the newest version of QB desktop from the mac Appstore but there is no way to somehow open these company files, there are no options.  Please help!

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ZackE
Moderator

I can't reset my passwork in Quickbooks Desktop 2021

Welcome to the Community, vbettin.

 

The steps for resetting passwords in QuickBooks are different for admins and non-admins.

 

Here's how to reset an admin's password:
 

  1. From your Password field, click the Lock icon. You'll see a pop-up menu listing recovery email addresses.
  2. Choose an email address you have access to.
  3. Select OK.
  4. You'll receive an email from Intuit that will guide you through the process of creating a new password.

 

Here's how to reset a non-admin's password:
 

  1. Sign in to your company file as the admin.
  2. In your top menu bar, go to Company, then User and Passwords.
  3. Choose a user you're working with and click the Edit option.
  4. Use your Lock icon, then enter the new password.
  5. Select Save.

 

If you're unable to reset a password with the steps above, you'll want to get in touch with our Customer Care team. They'll be able to pull up your account in a secure environment, conduct further research with you, and create an investigation ticket if necessary.

 

In regard to QuickBooks getting stuck, you can perform some of the troubleshooting processes covered in our Fix issues when QuickBooks has stopped working article.

 

I've also included a detailed resource about managing passwords which may come in handy moving forward: Reset your password

 

Please feel welcome to send a reply if there's any additional questions. Have a lovely Thursday!

Chrea
Level 8

I can't reset my passwork in Quickbooks Desktop 2021

@vbettin 

Can you login to CAMPS and find your license code there as Primary Contact?

https://camps.intuit.com

 

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