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How to Fix QuickBooks TLS Error? Step by Step Solution

Are you getting QuickBooks TLS Error? Unable to fix it despite several attempts? If yes; then cast away your worries, as we are here to get your problem fixed. We know that TLS error impacts many of your day-to-day accounting tasks. So, we have come up with a quick solution, which doesn’t require any expert assistance.

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Symptoms of QB TLS Error:

Before going ahead with the troubleshooting steps, let’s know why it is important to fix the QuickBooks TLS error issue immediately without losing time.

  • Users would not be able to perform a task related to Payroll, payments, and online banking.
  • The users won’t be able to activate QuickBooks Application in a new machine.
  • Users would not be able to reset the forgotten password.
  • Users would not be able to use many basic accounting features line order check and supplies.

TLS 1.2 is an internet security protocol, which is now industry security standard majorly followed by industries throughout the world. It ensures greater security and stability. To run the QuickBooks application, the user must make sure the standard system requirements are met. If you are getting the QuickBooks TLS error; then follow the troubleshooting solutions mentioned below.

Solution 1: Set Internet Explorer as Default Browser

Currently, QuickBooks application, be it desktop, online, or any other related software, they are compatible with “Internet Explorer.” QB doesn’t support any different browser. So, QuickBooks experts suggest users keep “Internet Explorer” as their default browser to have a hassle-free accounting and bookkeeping experience.

Follow the steps mentioned below to make “MSIE” as your default browser.

  • Launch Internet Explorer on your system. Ensure that you have “IE” configured. If not, first install it.
  • Now navigate your cursor to the Gear icon on the top right corner.
  • Further, click on Internet Options.
  • Click on “Make Default” under the Programs tab.
  • Click on Apply and then OK.
  • Now check if the QuickBooks TLS error is fixed.

In case, the issue persists, switch to the next solution to get rid of the issue.

Solution 2: Rectify Internet Explorer Settings

To fix the issue, follow the below-mentioned steps..

  • Launch Internet Explorer to begin the troubleshooting process. Ensure you are using Internet Explorer as your default browser, as QuickBooks currently supports MIE only.
  • Now click on the “gear settings icon” from the top right corner on your computer screen.
  • Further, click to choose Internet Options.
  • Now, navigate your cursor to the “Securitytab” and click on the “Globe Icon” at the top.
  • Ensure the security is not set to High. It should be up to “medium-high.”
  • Here in this step, under the “Connection tab,” you will find the “Never Dial a Connection” option. Click on the option to select. “If you use the dial-up node (DUN) on the system, then ensure that you choose the right ISP.
  • Further, click on “OK” to proceed.
  • Navigate your cursor to the “LAN Settings” and ensure if the “Automatically Detect Settings” is enabled or checked. If no, then click in the checkbox adjacent to the option “Automatically Detect Settings.”
  • Further, make sure that the “Use a Proxy Server” option is disabled.
  • If you have not unchecked “Use a Proxy Server,”; then enter the complete address and port. Moreover, if the port is not 80, then make sure you don’t uncheck the option “Use a Proxy Server.” If the port is 80, then only you can uncheck the option.
  • Now click on “OK” and go to the “Advanced tab.”
  • Here choose “Restore Advanced Settings.”
  • Further, scroll down to the Use TLS 1.0 checkbox.
  • Ensure if the checkbox adjacent to “TLS 1.0” is checked and “Use TLS 1.1” and “Use TLS 1.2” are unchecked.
  • If yes, then further click on “OK.”
  • Exit Internet Explorer to apply all the changes made.
  • Now restart your system and further check if the QuickBooks TLS error is still coming back.

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Need Help?

In case, you were unable to fix the issue and still encountering QuickBooks TLS error prompt on your screen; then we suggest you connect with ProAdvisor Solutions experts on an immediate basis on toll-free 1-(855)-856-0042.

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