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QuickBooks needs an internet connection to work properly. However, you might experience internet connectivity issues due to the Windows firewall. It impacts the working of QuickBooks, and you will get the warning message "Windows Firewall is blocking QuickBooks." As a result of this error, QuickBooks is unable to communicate with its server, and you can not execute your normal processes. Often, to resolve this issue, you need to configure the Windows firewall ports. Read this post till the end if your QuickBooks is experiencing a network connectivity issue. This post describes the causes and the issues of the Windows firewall blocking QuickBooks errors.

Why Windows Firewall is Blocking QuickBooks from Running Properly?

To fix this issue, you need to understand the main causes of the error. Below, we have listed the root causes of this error.

• The third-party antivirus installed on your system is blocking QuickBooks.

• Someone has disabled the Windows ports used by QuickBooks to access the web.

• Firewall considers QuickBooks as a threat and thus restricts its connection.

Troubleshooting Methods to Fix Windows Firewall Blocking QuickBooks

Before you know the solution to this error, make sure both your QuickBooks and Windows are updated to the latest released version. Also, you have created a backup of your company file. If your QuickBooks is restricted by the Windows Firewall, you can try the solutions mentioned below.

Solution 1: Add QuickBooks as an Exception in Firewall Ports

• Open the Firewall settings in your system by typing "Firewall in the Windows Search bar.

• In the Firewall window, move to the Advanced Settings button and then right-click on the Inbound Rules option.

• Now, choose the New Rules option and click on the Port option.

• Press the Next button and further choose the TCP option.

• Now, in the relevant Ports, add the following as per the QuickBooks version you are using.

• a. QuickBooks Desktop 2020: 8019, XXXXX.

• b. QuickBooks Desktop 2019: 8019, XXXXX.

• c. QuickBooks Desktop 2018: 8019, 56728, 55378-55382.

• d. QuickBooks Desktop 2017: 8019, 56727, 55373-55377.

• Press the Next button and put a tick mark on the Allow the Connection option.

• Click on the Next button and provide a name to the newly created rule.

Note: Create the OUTBOUND RULES similarly.

Solution 2: Resolve the Issue with the Help of QuickBooks File Doctor

• Open the QuickBooks tool hub in your system and then move to the Company file issue tab.

• Here, click the QuickBooks File Doctor button and open the company file with the issue. If you are unable to locate the company file in your system, use the Browse option to find the file.

• After that, pick the correct option that best fits your requirement and press the Continue button.

• Enter the admin credentials after pressing the Continue button. The tool will take some time in fixing the issue within the company file.

Solution 3: Disable the Windows Firewall

• In your system, open the Control Panel.

• Now, in the control panel, move towards the Windows Firewall Tab

• In the Windows Firewall tab, click on the Windows firewall turn on/off option and disable the firewall.

• Press the OK button to implement the changes made and open QuickBooks to check if the issue is resolved or not.

Conclusion

This blog has explained the most effective solutions to fix the Windows firewall that is blocking the QuickBooks issue. Hopefully, by implementing the solutions explained in this blog, you are able to fix the issue. If you are not able to resolve the issue, you can reach out to the experts of BizBooksAdvice at 1.866.409.5111.

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