not receiving OTP for accessing accountant copy

Hello, Johnny. 

I'll make sure you can download your QuickBooks Desktop Accountant's Copy using the Accountant File Transfer Service (ACFT) feature so you can review your client's books and make necessary updates accordingly.

From your description, it seems you're asked to enter a file transfer password when downloading from ACFT. This is a password created by your client upon creating their Accountant's Copy. Please see the screenshot below for your reference.

Before giving you the resolutions, it's important to know the following if you're asked to enter a file transfer password when downloading from ACFT:

• There's NO password reset tool for the encrypted password on Accountant's Transfer files.
• If you can't get the password from your client, they'll have to remove the Accountant's Copy Restriction and re-send the Accountant's Copy.
• If you received a password prompt from a file that you already converted to accountant’s working file (.qba), the file is probably damaged.
• Once your client removes the Accountant’s Copy restriction and resend the Accountant’s Copy, this is IRREVERSIBLE. Make sure you have an agreement with your client, and they have a backup of their company file before doing so.
• Ensure that your QuickBooks Desktop have the latest release.

To resolve this, you'll have to remove special characters from the file name and path or check for possible data damage. If you wish to do the first one, follow these steps:

1. Open your windows explorer and browse to the location where the company file is saved.
2. Check if the file name and file path have any special characters.
3. Remove the special characters in folder name and file name as necessary.
4. Re open the Accountant's Copy.

If you want to check for possible data damage on your client's company file (.QBW), refer to this article's You are asked to enter a file transfer password when downloading from ACFT (Solution 2) section: Troubleshoot Accountant File Transfer service issues.

Once you’re done making changes, export the accountant’s copy as accountant’s changes (.QBY). Send the file to your client and let them know how they can import the accountant’s changes to their company file.

Please keep me posted if you need further assistance accessing accountant's copy in QBDT. You can add your comment below, and I'll gladly help. 

Not the problem. Intuit is to send me an OTP to download the file and I am not receiving it.

I recognize the need to access QuickBooks Desktop Accountant's copy to your file, Johnny. Allow me to share insights when receiving OTPs to enable files to download.

If an email notification was received to download the accountant's copy transfer file, a one-time password email should have been sent to your email provider. You'll want to consider reviewing your spam or junk folders and ensure to unblock or add Intuit's service-related email addresses on your safe sender lists on your email account. This is to make sure you'll receive timely and relevant communication from these services. Please refer to these sender addresses:

• do_not_reply@intuit.com
• intuit@eq.intuit.com 
• quickbooks@notification.intuit.com

You can refer to this article for more detailed information: Receive important email messages from Intuit. It also contains steps on how to include approved email addresses for your email provider.

However, if the same thing happens, we recommend contacting our Customer Care Team. They have the necessary tools to review your account and provide further processes to enable OTPs to be sent to your emails.

Here's how to reach them:

1. Go to the Help menu and select QuickBooks Help. Then, click Contact Us.
2. Enter a brief description of your issue and select Continue.
3. Sign in to your Intuit account and click Continue. Then, select Continue with my account.
4. We'll email you a single-use code. Enter your code and select Continue.
5. Select to chat with us or Have us call you.

Moreover, I'm sharing this guide to help you change your accountant's copy working file to a regular company file in your desktop account: Convert an accountant's copy to a regular company file.

We'll be on this thread for any additional questions you may have when accessing the accountant's copy. Just let us know in the comments below, and we'll ensure to back you up. Keep safe.

I spoke with support and they sent me an email witha link to this discussion.  The OTP email is not being filtered, I believe it is not being sent on your end.

I had client resend through the file transfer service and Intuit is still not sending the OTP so I can download the file.

qbdHello, johnny o1. 

have you had a chance to go through the reasons that my colleague shared earlier? If you have and you're still not receiving the OTP, I would suggest reaching out to our customer support team once again. They are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to assist you in resolving this matter.   

Here's how to reach them:

1. Go to the Help menu and choose QuickBooks Help. Then, tap Contact Us.
2. Enter a brief description of your issue and hit Continue.
3. Sign in to your Intuit account and click Continue. Then, choose Continue with my account.
4. We'll email you a single-use code. Enter your code and click Continue.
5. Click to chat with us or Have us call you.

I came across an article about troubleshooting issues with the Accountant File Transfer service. This article contains a number of different scenarios that can lead to issues with receiving OTP. Also to check if any of them apply to your situation.

Thank you for your time and please let me know if there's anything else I can do to help. Have a great day!

i am trying to add a id for accountant but OTP is not coming on my mobile number

Hi, Feyn.

Thanks for joining this conversation. I'm here to ensure you'll receive your OTP for accessing the Accountant's copy.

If you've already followed the steps provided by my colleagues in this thread and you're still unable to receive your OTP, I strongly recommend reaching out to our Support team. They have specialized tools that can access your account in a secure environment and investigate the cause of this unusual behavior. If needed, they can also carry out additional troubleshooting steps.

To reach them, refer to these steps:

1. Open QuickBooks.
2. Go to Help, then choose QuickBooks Desktop Help/Contact Us.
3. Click Contact Us.
4. Give a brief description of your issue, then Continue.
5. Sign in to your Intuit account, then select Continue, and then Continue with my account.
6. We'll email you a single use code. Enter your code and select Continue.
7. Select to chat with us or Have us call you.

To check for our Support hours, please visit this article: Contact QuickBooks Desktop support.

I'm also adding this article that tackles fixing common errors and issues when using Accountant File Transfer Service (or ACFT) for future reference: Troubleshoot Accountant File Transfer service issues.

Please post again or leave a comment below if you have more questions about the Accountant's copy or anything else, Feyn. I'm more than willing to assist. Stay safe.

Did you ever get this resolved.  

No I did not.  As far as QB is concerned this is an isolated incident and I have been left in the dark other than being told that client needs to upgrade their version.  

Thank you for joining this conversation, @mashbum, and I recognize the need to access QuickBooks Desktop Accountant's copy to your file.

Did you get a chance to follow the steps provided by my colleagues in this thread? If you have and you're still unable to receive your OTP, I highly recommend reaching out to our Support team. They have specialized tools that can access your account in a secure environment and investigate the root cause of this unusual behavior. They can also carry out further troubleshooting procedures as needed.

Here's how you can reach them:

1. Open QuickBooks.
2. Go to Help, then choose QuickBooks Desktop Help/Contact Us.
3. Click Contact Us.
4. Give a brief description of your issue, then Continue.
5. Sign in to your Intuit account, then select Continue, and then Continue with my account.
6. We'll email you a single use code. Enter your code and select Continue.
7. Select to chat with us or Have us call you.

To check for our Support hours, please visit this article: Contact QuickBooks Desktop support.

Take a look at these articles that outline various scenarios that can lead to issues with receiving OTP and to verify if any of them are applicable to your situation:
 

• Troubleshoot Accountant File Transfer service issues
• Receive important email messages from Intuit

I want to make sure this is fixed for you, so if you need any additional help accessing the accountant's copy in QBDT, please post again or leave a comment. I'm always delighted to help.

All recommended steps were followed to no avail.  Stopped short of allowing remote access to QB for privacy concerns.  Made an on-site visit to retrieve accountant copy on flash drive.  The Transfer service is supposed to save public accountants time not waste it.