Feasible solutions for QuickBooks Desktop Error 179

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QuickBooks is a bookkeeping software that manages the monetary transactions of a business and stores the data as company files. The user’s ban account is linked to the software for these transactions, and the software also allows online banking. Unfortunately, the software can sometimes fall prey to random errors that put the users in tricky situations. QuickBooks Desktop Error 179 blocks users from accessing their banking data or using online banking. If your QuickBooks also fails to download the transactions due to this error, read this blog till the end to figure out the triggers for this error and the techniques to eliminate it.

Avoid complex troubleshooting procedures by resolving the error with the assistance of a QB support team available at +1 855-948-3646.

Reasons

You won’t be able to retrieve your banking data after QuickBooks Online develops this error due to the following reasons-

  • You used incorrect credentials to log in to your bank account in QuickBooks.
  • The bank file used by the software has been damaged, or you have downloaded it in an unsupported format for the software.
  • You recently changed your bank account sign-in info which isn’t updated in the software
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Solutions

This banking error can be eliminated with the help of the methods described below-

Solution 1- Verify that your sign-in credentials are correct and download the bank file again in the supported format (.qbo)

You will receive these error codes while accessing your bank account or banking data if the credentials used for sign-in are incorrect. Fill up the credentials accurately again, and if the error develops, you’ll have to verify them by accessing your bank account outside QuickBooks. Follow these steps-

  • Go to the account login page of your bank (official website).
  • Fill up the exact details you entered in your QuickBooks Online.
  • If you fail to access the bank account, click on the Forgot password/Reset Password option located below the username & password column.
  • Keep the registered email and phone number handy and follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
  • After the password is reset, use it to access the bank account in QuickBooks.

If your username & password are correct and you successfully log in to your bank account, then the error in the software might be due to an unreadable bank file. Download the file again from your bank website in .qbo format.

If you are still unable to get access to your banking data, try the next solution.

Solution 2- Register your updated sign-in details in QuickBooks 

Another case for the development of this error is when you update your bank account credentials, but they are not registered in QuickBooks. QuickBooks will keep receiving these error codes due to old sign-in credentials entered into the software. Resolve the issue with these steps-

  • Open your QuickBooks Online and click on Banking in the left menu.
  • Select the bank account generating this problem.
  • Click on Edit and select Edit Sign-in info to enter the most recent credentials.
  • Tap Update and try downloading the recent transactions again.

The error will be resolved, and you can access your banking data without any problems now.

Conclusion

We are at the end of this blog that explains the reasons for QuickBooks Desktop Error 179, which locks you out of your banking data. The countermeasures to tackle this error are also mentioned in the blog, which you can utilize to remove the flaws from the software.

Consult a QB expert at +1 855-948-3646 to sort out any remaining doubts about this error.

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