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sasu95
Level 1

WEB ACCESS

Hi

 

I am QB Desktop user and likely to get relocated to a different location.

Can I access my existing QB through Web access .

I cannot access the current location from my new location due to Firewalls and hence need web access.

 

QB user

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MaryLandT
Moderator

WEB ACCESS

Let me help you access your QuickBooks company file, sasu95.

 

Before we start, I can see that you've posted this question here in QuickBooks Community International. Please know that QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) only has versions available in the United States and Canada.

 

If you're using a version from one of the states above, you can follow the solution I've provided below.

 

You need to review and configure the firewall settings and make sure QuickBooks has permission to go through it. Here's how:

 

  1. Open the Windows Start menu.
  2. Enter "Windows Firewall" into the search box and open Windows Firewall.
  3. Select Advanced Settings.
  4. Right-click Inbound Rules (later on, you'll create Outbound Rules), then select New Rule.
  5. Select Port, then click Next.
  6. Make sure TCP is selected.
  7. In the Specific local ports field, enter the specific ports needed for your QuickBooks year version.
  8. After you enter the port number, select Next.
  9. Select Allow the Connection, then Next.
  10. If prompted, make sure all profiles are marked, then click Next.
  11. Create a rule. Give it a name like "QBPorts(year), then click Finish.

 

You can refer to this article for instructions and a screenshot: Find out how to set your Windows firewall and security settings for QuickBooks Desktop.

 

If you're still unable to access the file, you can use this guide for other troubleshooting solutions: Learn what to do if you see this firewall error message in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

If you're using QuickBooks Online, you can access it on any device as long as you have your account credentials and internet connection.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. On your computer, open a browser and go to this URL: https://c19.qbo.intuit.com/qbo19/login?webredir
  2. Enter your User ID and Password.
  3. Click Sign In.
  4. Since you'll be using a different device, it will require you to enter Multi-factor Authentication (MFA). You'll receive the code via email or phone number.

 

You may want to check this article to review our minimum system requirements: System Requirements for QuickBooks Online.

 

Get back to me by commenting below about your country and the version of QBDT you're using. That way, I can provide the correct articles for you. Thank you and take care always.

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

WEB ACCESS

@sasu95 

How do you need to access your company file? You need a 3rd party solution to access it over the internet.