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JenChar
Level 1

Quickbooks desktop backup confirmation emails

Hello, I checked all the boxes indicating that I want to receive an email everyday on whether or not Quickbooks backs up successfully or not.  I have never received an email.  I checked spam.  Any idea why I don't get confirmation emails after each backup?

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FateCandylaneT
QuickBooks Team

Quickbooks desktop backup confirmation emails

I appreciate you letting us know, JenChar. Let's verify the email address associated from your account when sending backup email confirmation. Allow me to elaborate more on this.

 

In QuickBooks Desktop, regular updates to your company file ensures latest fixes and enhancements to the program. Thus, it's best to verify your account is on its latest release.

 

Since spam and junk folders doesn't contain any of the confirmation emails, you can review and verify the email address associated to ensure these messages are timely received. If need be, you can update your email information in your account.

 

Additionally, if f your account's email address is accurate and you've set up Intuit Data Protect to back up these files, I recommend checking your device's firewall settings and ensuring antivirus programs aren't blocking your access, as these factors affects the delivery of data messages.

 

If so, you can change your settings to allow these emails. To do this:

 

  1. Click your Windows key and type Firewall.
  2. Choose Allow an app through Windows Firewall, then Allow another app.
  3. Go to Browse, then Program Files(x86)\Common Files\Intuit\Data Protect.
  4. Navigate to QBIDPservice.exe, then Open.
  5. Pick the Network types and tick the Private checkbox, then Select Add.
  6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the files IBUenghost.exe and IntuitDataProtect.exe.

 

For your reference and additional input, you can visit this guide: Unable to back up with Intuit Data Protect.

 

Moreover, I'm sharing this reference to help you in recovering your backup data: Restore a backup of your company file.

 

Managing your files is essential to ensure relevant data are timely kept, JenChar. If you need any more assistance or have further questions down the line, feel free to us know. Have a good one.

JenChar
Level 1

Quickbooks desktop backup confirmation emails

Thanks for trying to help. I did all these steps and still no luck. I really need these emails to make sure the system backs up everyday. Very frustrating!

Rusimyhr
QuickBooks Team

Quickbooks desktop backup confirmation emails

I understand the urgency in addressing this issue, Jen, and I appreciate what you’ve done to troubleshoot so far. To help you more, I would like to connect you with our Live Support Team. They have the right tools to safely access your account and look closely at the problem.

 

Here's how to reach out to them:

 

  1. Click the Help menu.
  2. Select QuickBooks Desktop Help/Contact Us.
  3. Enter a brief description of your concern, and click Continue.
  4. Sign in to your Intuit Account, and click Continue.
  5. Select Chat with us or Have us call you.

 

For more details about how to contact us and our support hours, please check this article: Get help with QuickBooks products and services.

 

Additionally, I want to provide you with some guidance on recovering your backup data, specifically the process of restoring a backup of your company file. This will allow you to go back to a saved point in case you encounter any issues.

 

If you have any other questions or if there’s anything else you’ve noticed regarding this issue after speaking with our support team, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We are committed to resolving this as quickly as possible so you can use QuickBooks effectively.

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