QuickBooks Password Reset: Know How it is Done With a Step-by-Step Guide

If you are a QuickBooks user, you must have had a problem resetting your password. Although the settings are easy to find, understanding the processes can be confusing. QuickBooks password reset allows you to replace your forgotten or misplaced password with a new one, or to regain access if you are unable to log in for any reason.

In this support blog, we will learn how to reset your password for QuickBooks Desktop and know the QuickBooks password reset steps.

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Things You Need Before Resetting Your QuickBooks Password

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QuickBooks Password Reset: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step. 1: Go to the Intuit sign-in page and follow the on-screen prompts.

(https://accounts.intuit.com/app/sign-in?app_group=Identity&asset_alias=Intuit.cto.iam.ius&start_screen_hint=AccountRecovery)

Step. 2: On the help page section, enter your phone number or email address, as the case may be. 

Step. 3: Now, select Password, then the Forget Password option or Get Text Code to your registered phone number.

Step. 4: Check your phone or email for the text code sent to your registered account details.

(You can open a new tab to check your mail, but do not close the reset password tab page; keep it open and active.)

Step. 5: Now, follow the on-screen instructions and prompts to reset your password and gain access to your QuickBooks account with a new password.

Follow these steps, and your QuickBooks password reset will be completed.

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Steps to Reset a QuickBooks User Password

Step. 1: Open your QuickBooks and sign in as an admin user

Step. 2: Now, go to the company file, choose Set Up Users and Password. 

Step. 3: Choose to set up User and enter your admin password again

Step. 4: Now, in the user list, select the user whose password you need to change and click Edit User. 

Step. 5: Now, you must enter the password, select the Next option two times, and then click Finish to reset the user’s password. 

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Steps to Reset Admin Password

Step. 1: Go to your QuickBooks and open the Company File

Step. 2: Choose I forgot my Password on the sign-in page

Step. 3: Select the email option and click on Next to proceed. (Email will be sent with a Token number to reset your password)

(If you don’t see your email, select don’t see your email from the list and follow the on-screen prompts.)

Step. 4: Enter the token you received via email and reset your admin password. 

Note: This method only applies to QuickBooks 2020 and later versions.

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Final Words

QuickBooks password reset options are available if you have your relevant information, such as your license number, phone number, zip code, and full name, handy. With this information, you can easily reset your QuickBooks password. Moreover, you can also reset your user password or admin password if needed. We have given you a simple step-by-step guide to do the same. There are millions of QuickBooks users, but very few know the quick functions and error correction methods. 

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

How do I reset my password on QuickBooks?

To reset your password, go to the QuickBooks sign-in page and select “I forgot my password.” Then enter your email, and a Token will be sent to reset your password. Now, follow the on-screen prompts and reset your password. 

How do I recover my Intuit password?

To recover your Intuit Password or account. Visit the following website and see instructions:

https://accounts-help.intuit.com/app/intuit/L7hTPkLzL_US_en_US