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QuickBooks Password Reset Tool: Desktop & Intuit
Facing difficulties accessing your QuickBooks account due to a forgotten password, or do you think your password’s confidentiality has been compromised and it needs a reset? Let’s explore a comprehensive overview on how to use the QuickBooks Automated Password Reset Tool as well as manual methods to regain access to your account.
Complete Breakdown of QuickBooks Account Recovery and Intuit Password Reset
You might get completely locked out of your financial data, reports, payroll services, banking in case you misplace your QuickBooks password. Accounting processes in QuickBooks will be entirely disrupted, and you cannot resume with the bookkeeping until your sign-in details aren’t authenticated. Losing your Intuit password means you won’t be authorized to use any Intuit services. You should also reset your QuickBooks or Intuit password if you suspect unauthorized access to your account. Let’s begin with the prerequisites that you must follow before resetting your QuickBooks Desktop password or Intuit account password:Preparing to Recover QuickBooks Account and Intuit Account Password Reset
Keep the following info handy:|
Password Reset Method |
Requirements |
| In-software password reset (manual) |
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| QuickBooks Automated Password Reset Tool |
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| Intuit account password reset |
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- If you are here just for QuickBooks account password reset, sign in to the official page of Customer Account Management Portal (CAMPS) to know all the authorized and correct details. Pay attention whenever you enter these details to avoid any typos.
- Ensure you have access to the primary email & phone number registered while creating an Intuit or QuickBooks account.
- Recall the answers to the security questions you selected while creating your QuickBooks account.
- You should consider some QuickBooks password requirements to create a strong and complex password. Create a password with a minimum of 8 characters containing at least 1 number, 1 uppercase alphabet, and 1 special character.
Stepwise Instructions for QuickBooks Account Recovery
The methods for resetting QuickBooks password both manually and automatically (QuickBooks Password Reset Tool) are discussed below:How to Use QuickBooks Automated Password Reset Tool? (Automatic)
Note: The QuickBooks Automated Password Reset Tool is only available for QuickBooks Desktop 2019 and earlier versions. QuickBooks Desktop 2020 and later versions aren’t compatible. Use the QuickBooks Automated Password Reset Tool on your Windows OS as directed below:- Begin by downloading the Automated Password Reset Tool for QuickBooks Desktop (click the link).
- Choose your country, enter all the details asked in the download prompt, along with License Number and business info you used to register QuickBooks.
- Tap Next.
- Agree to the terms in the License Agreement to start the QuickBooks password reset tool download automatically. Click Download Now if the download doesn’t start automatically or Save the file on your system if required.
- You will receive a token number on the email (primary) you entered. Enter that token number when you run the Automated Password Reset Tool for QuickBooks.
- Select the correct version of your QuickBooks Desktop from the QuickBooks Desktop Products drop-down.
- Tap Browse for company file and select the company file that needs a password reset. Pay attention while entering your company file admin user name if it isn’t ‘admin’.
- Create a new password and confirm it thereafter. This’ll be just a temporary password, as QuickBooks asks you to change the password when you open the company file.
- Click Reset Password to finish the process and try reopening your company file using the same password.
How to Change Password in QB Desktop? (Manual)
Alternatively, you can also change your QuickBooks password from inside the software. Before we move to the method, let’s first get clarity on whether you need to reset the User password or the Admin password. The following definition will help you identify:- User Password: If you have to enter your username as well as admin password to sign in every time, then a user password reset is needed.
- Admin Password: We are talking about resetting the admin password if your username is already filled in during sign-in and you just need to enter the password. Also, if your default username is ‘admin.’
How to Change Password for QuickBooks Desktop for Windows OS?
Follow these steps if you’re resetting the password in QuickBooks Desktop for Windows:User Password
- Launch your QuickBooks Desktop and sign in as an admin user.
- Click the Company option and select Set Up Users and Passwords.
- Tap the Set Up Users option and fill in the admin account credentials again.
- Check the User List to identify the user account that needs a password reset.
- Click Edit User and create a new password for the account.
Admin Password
For QuickBooks Desktop 2019 and earlier versions
- Launch QuickBooks Desktop on your PC and open your data file.
- Click the I forgot my password option below the username & password columns on the sign-in screen.
- Choose an email address on which you want to receive the token. If your email address is missing, click the Don’t see your email in the list above? option and do as per the instructions on the screen.
- Fill in the Token number you received via email. Do not forget to check the spam & junk folders if you can’t find the token number in your inbox.
For QuickBooks Desktop 2020 and later versions
- Launch your QB Desktop and click I forgot my password on the login screen.
- Enter all the details asked in the form, including your name, email address, phone number, ZIP code used while buying the product.
- Press F2 in the login screen to discover your QB’s license number in the Product Information window.
- Tap OK after verifying that the filled info is correct and check your primary email in CAMPs. Check your spam & junk folders too, and make sure you entered the correct info if you can’t locate the code there
- QuickBooks will then provide instructions on the screen using which you can create a new admin password.
How to Change Password QuickBooks Desktop for Mac OS?
You need to be an administrator of your company file to reset the password. Follow these steps for resetting the password in QuickBooks Desktop for Mac:Admin Password
- Select the Lock icon in the Password field to view a list of all the recovery email addresses.
- Pick an email address you have access to and tap OK.
- Go through the email sent by QuickBooks for the 16 character password reset code to reset your admin password.
Non-Admin Password
- Sign in to your QuickBooks company file as an administrator.
- Select the Users and Passwords option from the Company menu.
- Choose the user you want to reset the password for and tap Edit.
- Click the Lock icon to create a new non-admin password.
- Hit Save.
Procedure for Intuit Password Reset
This section is dedicated to the method for recovering your Intuit account in case you lose your ID or forgot Intuit password. We have described the method associated with the problem you might be facing. The procedures for Intuit account password reset in different scenarios are mentioned below:Case 1: You Forgot or Lost your Intuit User ID or Password
Even if your user ID or password gets lost, you can still recover your Intuit account using the registered email and phone number. Make sure you have access to the primary email or the contact number, and try this quickest way of recovering your Intuit account:- Go to the Intuit’s sign-in page.
- Fill in your account’s email, phone number, or user ID (whichever you have access to).
- Intuit lets you choose the method you prefer if you have the user ID. Whereas, you’ll receive a verification code if you enter an email or your phone number.
- Enter the verification code when asked and follow the onscreen instructions to recover your Intuit account.
- Create a new password when allowed to, or click Skip.
- When you sign in to your Intuit account, add an accessible email, phone number, or password (whichever is missing) to recover your Intuit account easily in the future.
Case 2: You don’t have Access to Registered Email or Phone Number
In case you can’t get verified due to lack of access to a registered email or phone number, you’ll have to fill out an account recovery form. Intuit team’s working hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (Pacific Time). You can relax because you only have the authority to make modifications in your Intuit account; the Intuit support team can’t update or make any changes to your account. Apply these steps to fill out the Intuit account recovery verification form:- Take a clear and high-quality picture of your Driver’s License, State ID, or the notarized document you select for verification. Scanning the documents is also an option if you are unable to take a photo.
- Visit Intuit Account Recovery to fill out the verification form and upload the documents.
- Wait for one or two business days to get a reply from Intuit support team. If your request is approved, you’ll receive an email from no_response@intuit.com containing the link to reset your password.
Case 3: You do not Receive the Verification Code via Text, Email or a Phone Call
Use these countermeasures if you don’t receive the verification code after multiple attempts:- Check the spam folder & junk mail all the email addresses associated with your Intuit account.
- Ensure Do_not_reply@intuit.com isn’t blocked in your email and add it as an authorized sender.
- The I didn’t get a text, I didn’t get an email or I didn’t get a phone call options on the product sign-in page will initiate a new verification code.
- Ensure the contact numbers 88811 and 97962 aren’t blocked on your mobile. Intuit sends text messages from these numbers.
Case 4: The Verification Code you Received isn’t Working
It happens when you generate multiple codes and miss out on the recent code you received. When you generate a new code, all the previous ones get discarded. Try these:- Delete all the codes you have and generate a fresh one by clicking the I didn’t get a text, I didn’t get an email, or I didn’t get a phone call options on the product sign-in page.
- Do not close the window with the code entry form. Your code becomes invalid when the window is closed, and you’ll have to regenerate a new code from the sign-in page.
- Open a new tab or window to check your email and avoid closing the window with the code entry form.
Case 5: You can’t Sign-in After Resetting the Intuit Password
This might be entirely a web browser issue. Go to the Browsing History menu of your web browser and delete cache, cookies, sign-in info, saved password, site information. Reopen the web browser before trying to sign in again.Case 6: You don’t have a Login Info
Create a new account from the sign-in page. Add a phone number, email address, and other prompted info. Explore Further: How to Add a User in QuickBooks DesktopWrapping Up!
This guide shares everything related to the QuickBooks Password Reset Tool, which act as the best approach to recovering your account whether you forget the password or need to reset for other security reasons. You’ll find the appropriate methods to reset the QuickBooks password both manually and by using the QuickBooks Automated Password Reset Tool. A detailed procedure for Intuit account password reset is also mentioned, accompanying all the factors that must be kept in mind before resetting the password. We hope this guide helps you implement the best practices to reset QuickBooks and Intuit passwords for restoring your business operations.FAQs
Why can’t I download the Automated Password Reset Tool?
Check your QuickBooks version to make sure the Automated Password Reset Tool is compatible. The tool isn’t supported for QuickBooks 2020 and later versions. If you have QuickBooks Desktop 2019 or earlier and you still face problems running the Automated Password Reset Tool, verify you have an active internet connection and retry after signing as an admin user in Windows OS.What are the password requirements for QuickBooks Desktop?
Here are some detailed QuickBooks password requirements:- Password should be in between 8-16 characters.
- At least 1 uppercase and 1 lowercase letter (A-Z)
- Include special characters (@, #, $, %, &, etc.)
- At least 1 number (0-9).
- Avoid using a password containing your username or vice versa (case sensitive).
- Do not include spaces.
What is the default admin password for QuickBooks Desktop?
There isn’t any default admin password set in QuickBooks. However, the default username is set as ‘admin’.Can I reset a user password without admin access?
You cannot change a QuickBooks user password if you do not have admin access. This is done to ensure the security of your data and prevent unauthorized access even if someone gets hold of your registered email and phone number. You can contact QuickBooks support for additional help.How do I recover my QuickBooks account if my email address changed?
You still have the option to recover your QuickBooks account by receiving the verification code on your registered phone number. You must update your new email address on the Intuit account.Why does QuickBooks ask for my license number during password reset?
QuickBooks asks for your license number to ensure you are an authorized user who has bought proper subscription plans to use the accounting software. It is also done for fraud/phishing protection, data security, and ensuring you are using the correct version of QuickBooks Desktop.Can I use the Automated Password Reset Tool for QuickBooks Online?
Unfortunately, you can’t use the Automated Password Reset Tool for QuickBooks Online as it is a dedicated tool for QuickBooks Desktop (that too for 2019 and earlier year versions). However, you can go to the QuickBooks Online sign-in page and click the link suggesting ‘I forgot my QuickBooks password’ or similar. Fill in your email or phone number (whichever asked) and do as per the screen instructions to reset your QuickBooks Online password.How do I remove QuickBooks password?
Open the Company menu at the top of your QB interface and click Set Up Users and Passwords. Enter your current QB password in the Change QuickBooks Password window and make sure to leave the New Password & Confirm Password fields entirely blank. Use the Select option for a challenge question and leave the answer field blank too. Click OK. This leaves your QuickBooks Desktop vulnerable to security threats and hence, it is not advisable to get rid of your password.About the Author
Aiden, a Financial Analyst residing in New York, brings a wealth of expertise in technology-driven finance, entrepreneurial ventures, and strategic business management. His articles provide valuable analysis and insights for those navigating the complexities of the modern financial landscape.
