Steps to Troubleshoot Webmail Authorization Fails in QuickBooks

Among the various email-related errors that pop up while operating in QuickBooks Desktop, the Webmail Authorization Error in QuickBooks is quite commonly encountered by users. In this piece of writing, we shall unravel all the convenient steps to troubleshooting Webmail Authorization Error in QuickBooks. So, keep read on!

 

Steps for troubleshooting Webmail Authorization error in QuickBooks

Follow the steps below to get rid of this troublesome error in QuickBooks Desktop.

Step 1: Use the PDF and Print Repair Tool within the QuickBooks Tool Hub

·         Initially, you are required to download and install the QuickBooks Tool Hub from Intuit website.

·         Now, launch the Tool Hub and then advance to the QuickBooks PDF & Print Repair Tool.

·         In most situations, this will take care of any problems relating to the PDF capabilities needed to create the invoice for emailing.

 

Step 2: Set email preferences

The configuration file can be incorrect, so you should try to adjust your email preferences to what they should be. Depending on your actual email provider, follow these steps:

•        You are initially required to access QuickBooks as the Admin user.

•        Click the Edit menu and choose Preferences.

•        Next, choose the "My Preferences" tab.

•        Web email, such as Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc., is typically wherein the issue occurs.

•        If you utilize the desktop version of Outlook on your computer, you can choose from a number of alternatives for sending emails in QuickBooks, including "Outlook" (not Outlook 365 in the Cloud).

 

If you are an Outlook user, then follow the steps below:

•        If Outlook isn't already set up, you are required to configure Outlook with the email address you want to use to send emails from QuickBooks.

•        Subsequently, launch QuickBooks and opt for the Edit menu from the top menu bar.

•        Choose Preferences, and then hit on the Send Forms option.

•        Navigate to My Preferences, and then choose Outlook.

•        For testing purposes, you should close the Preferences Window and try emailing something from QuickBooks to yourself.

 

If you are a user of Gmail or Yahoo:

It only takes a few simple steps to connect Gmail or Yahoo to QuickBooks so as to send emails. which, while almost same, change slightly in terms of SSL Security, SMTP Server Configuration, and Port Configuration, depending on the email service providers.

•        Choose the Webmail radio button under the My Preferences tab.

•        Type in the email address you intend to use for QuickBooks emailing.

•        You should choose the SSL Security checkbox in accordance with the data provided by your webmail service provider.

•        Using the information provided by your webmail service provider, enter the proper SMTP Server and Port Configuration.

•        Hit on Ok and try sending the email to yourself and check if you receive it fine.

 

Step 3: Make sure that QuickBooks is updated to the latest release

Make sure to update QuickBooks to the latest release. You can update QuickBooks by launching QuickBooks, and then hitting on the File menu. Follow up with the Update QuickBooks option and then proceed ahead to download and install the updates.

 

We wind up this article, hoping that the steps encapsulated herein helped you in troubleshooting Webmail Authorization Error in QuickBooks. However, if you have any query related to such errors then feel free to contact with our QuickBooks desktop support team via our helpline i.e., 1-800-761-1787.