# Effortless Fix for Windows Firewall Blocking QuickBooks


QuickBooks helps businesses manage their financial data. Although there may be times when the **[[Windows firewall blocking QuickBooks](https://a2autocare.com/article/windows-firewall-is-blocking-quickbooks/)]** operations, it creates chaos for you. Operations like updating QBDT or updating the payroll tax table may also be interfered with due to the Windows firewall. This blog will help you remove firewall restrictions and configure the settings that are causing trouble in your QuickBooks Desktop.

# Potential Culprits When Windows Firewall is Blocking QuickBooks
Before beginning to learn about troubleshooting methods to tackle this error, you must first understand the reasons why this error occurs.

* When Intuit is not included as a trusted site in the firewall settings, this error can occur, as QuickBooks is incorrectly identified as a threat to the server.
* The ports used by QuickBooks Desktop to establish a connection between the system and the internet are disabled.
* If a third-party application is running in the background, it may also block QuickBooks operations.

These are some reasons why Windows firewall is blocking the QBDT operations.

# Troubleshooting Methods for Windows Firewall Blocking QuickBooks
After understanding the reasons, let’s know how to make **[[QuickBooks antivirus exclusions](https://a2autocare.com/article/creating-quickbooks-antivirus-exclusions/)]**.


**Solution 1: Include exceptions for QuickBooks**
Type 'Firewall' and press Enter in the search bar.
* Thereafter, choose the Windows Firewall option.
* Tap on Advanced settings and right-click on Inbound Rules options.
* Click on "New Rule and Port," then click Next.
* Select TCP and add it as per the QuickBooks version.
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

This will ensure the new ports are added to QuickBooks.

**Solution 2: Launch the QuickBooks File Doctor**
**Download the QuickBooks Tool** Hub and run it after the installation is complete. Under the Company Files issues tab and run the QuickBooks File Doctor.
**Solution 3: Disable the Windows Firewall**
* Under the Control Panel, go to the Windows Firewall tab.
* Look for the Turn Windows Firewall On/Off option.
* Disable the Firewall option.

Now, access the QuickBooks application and see if the problem persists for you or not.

**Solution 4: Check your Anti-Virus Settings**
Tap on the Windows button.
* Navigate to the Settings menu and click the Update & Security button.
* Tap on the Windows Security option, then click on Virus and Protection.
* Click on the Manage Settings option.
* Locate the Exclusions field.
* Choose the Add and Exclusion button.
* Choose QuickBooks from the list.

These were some solutions for resolving this error when the Firewall is blocking QuickBooks operations.

# Conclusion
This blog helps you understand **[[Why Your Windows Firewall Is Blocking QuickBooks](https://www.wattpad.com/1557547016-why-your-windows-firewall-is-blocking-quickbooks)]**
. Moreover, we have discussed the reasons why the firewall is blocking your operations in QBDT and also learn about the troubleshooting methods for this error.

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