Google Less Secure Apps support ends on September 30th, 2024. How will we send e-mail from Quickbooks Desktop?

It's nice to see you in the Community, arretx.

I can see that the end of support for Less Secure Apps in Google could create challenges for sending emails from QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT). I'm here to provide you with an alternative solution allowing you to utilize the email feature.

Based on the scenario, you have the option to make use of the Web Mail feature to continue your business workflow. However, discontinued products will no longer have access to our online services, such as eInvoice (invoices with payment links), merchant service deposit, payment processing, and more. 

To delve into more details about the service discontinuation, including the affected services and features, this article provides comprehensive information: QuickBooks Desktop service discontinuation policy.

 If you're considering switching to a newer version of the desktop program, here's a link that provides all the details regarding the transition: Upgrade QuickBooks Desktop Pro, Premier, or Enterprise.

 When you're ready, let us proceed to enable the Web Mail function. Start by changing the settings of your current Gmail account to utilize the secure webmail service.

Here's how:

1. Turn on 2-step verification for your Google account.
2. Open QBDT and head to the Edit menu at the top bar to select Preferences.
3. Choose Send Forms and go to the My Preferences tab to select Web Mail.
4. Select your Gmail User ID and click the Edit button.
5. Select Use enhanced security and OK. We’ll also ask you to sign in to your Intuit account to complete the process.
6. Your Gmail sign-in page will display.
7. Log in and grant Intuit access.
   
   

Next, set up secure webmail when you first add Gmail. For detailed instructions, go directly to Scenario 2 in this article: Set up enhanced security in Gmail for QuickBooks Desktop.

I have gathered a range of resources that address topics related to sending sales forms, and statements, and configuring the email service. Furthermore, you'll find online tutorials that can help you easily get around QBDT. I suggest exploring each link to access detailed information about the entire process:

• Email sales forms, invoices, and statements in QuickBooks Desktop
• Connect your email to QuickBooks Desktop
• How to videos
  
  

If you have any questions regarding emailing transactions or configuring the Web Mail function, don't hesitate to reach out to me again. I will be delighted to provide the support you need. Have a great day ahead, arretx.

RE: Our E-mail sending capabilities are dependent upon less secure apps in Google Workplace. How are we going to be able to send e-mail from Quickbooks after September 30th, 2024?

Per the google notice, you can continue to set up and use app passwords after September 30.

apparently, the only way you can continue to send invoices through web mail are 9/30/24 is if you set up a google account. QB techs are blaming MSN and MSN techs are saying there is nothing stopping MSN users from using MSN with QB. The problem as I see it it that QB only uses google and does not want customers to use any other ISP. I changed no settings (QBDT Pro Plus 2024) and now can only send using QB email. When I go to edit my preferences, the link to verify my email cannot be found. Tried secure, tried without the security attachment...no success unless I use QB email. Why is QB forcing google on it's users?