QuickBooks has many layers of security protocols to protect users’ data from harm, unauthorized access, theft, and other threats. Users can set account passwords for the additional safety of their business data and to avoid any unallowed access. They can easily reset QuickBooks password in case it loses its confidentiality. If you also want to change or reset your QB password, read this blog till the end to know the things you need to consider and the correct procedure to use the automated password reset tool.

Approach our QB support team at 1.833.802.0002 for troubleshooting assistance to rectify the error.

Details of QuickBooks Password Recovery

QuickBooks provides users with the option of setting a password to protect their company file from getting deleted, overwritten, or copied by an unauthorized entity. You can set any preferable password in QuickBooks, but we advise you to keep changing it at regular intervals. You must keep the following points in mind before resetting your QB password-

• Keep the registered email and phone number handy to receive the token number required for changing the password.
• You must have the license number, product key, and other details in case QB requires them while changing your password.
• The previous QB version you had must be on the same computer where you try to reset the password.

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The correct procedure to reset QuickBooks login password

You must change your password if it is known to numerous people or you misplaced it. The correct way is to use the Automated Password Reset tool designed by Intuit. Use the following procedure-

Method- Reset your QB password using the Automated Password Reset Tool

QuickBooks Automated Password Reset tool helps you to change your QB password easily. This tool verifies your identity using the registered phone number and email and lets you reset your QB admin account password. This tool sends a token number on the registered email and phone number when you try to reset or change your QB password. Use the automated tool using the steps mentioned below-

1. Access QB’s official website on your system’s web browser and navigate to the Downloads & Updates
2. Enter your QB product info and download the latest version of the Automated Password Reset Tool.
3. Fill in the credentials of the account you use to access the data file and enter the product license number if the software prompts.
4. Review all the info you added to be accurate and click the Submit
5. Single-click Agree and Acceptto highlight the Download
6. In case the file download fails to start automatically, click the Download Now
7. Access the system drive where the files are saved and double-click the file with the .exe
8. Type the token number you received in your email to start the tool.
9. Tap Browse for company fileoption and select your data file from the list.
10. Fill in your new password and click the Reset Password
11. Reboot your QuickBooks and try using the new password in the software.

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Conclusion

This blog shares the things you must keep in mind when you reset QuickBooks password and the correct procedure to do it using the automated password reset tool. We hope the blog is informative and helps you change/reset your QB password without problems.

Consult our QB support team at 1.833.802.0002 to clarify your remaining doubts about the error.