configurE thE windows firEwall to includE a full ExEMPtion for your QB dEsktoP.

To create a firewall exception for QuickBooks, take the following steps:-

• As soon as the Windows firewall is launched, choose the Advanced Settings tab. Then, right-click the Inbound Rules tab and select the New Rule option.

• Next, carry out your progress by clicking the Next button. By pressing the Port button a second time, confirm that the TCP option is selected on the computer’s display.

• You must then click the Allow a connection option after navigating to the Specific Local Ports section and setting the necessary port numbers for your QB Desktop edition.

• To proceed, simply tap the Next button. You can then give the rule you just established a suitable name, such as QBKEYPORTS (year).