Have you encountered QuickBooks Error 179 while managing your financial records? If so, you must read the next segment. This error can prevent you from downloading transactions and updating accounts, ultimately preventing you from using the online banking features.

When error code 179 appears, the software automatically disconnects from the bank account. The primary reason behind this error is that your bank's server and QuickBooks are not able to connect. In this blog post, we will talk about the possible reasons and discuss the suitable solutions to eliminate the error completely.

If you need further assistance, consider reaching out to QuickBooks experts via 1.855.738.2784. With their expert assistance, you can overcome this error and continue managing your finances with ease.

Reason For Error Code 179 in QuickBooks

Many reasons can contribute to this error in QuickBooks; we have listed all those reasons below. Read these reasons carefully and try to identify which factor is triggering the error in your system.

1. A corrupted or damaged QuickBooks company file can trigger the error when you try to download transactions or update accounts.
2. Inserting incorrect bank login credentials in QuickBooks can lead to authentication errors, resulting in Error 179.
3. Some banks require additional verification to access accounts from third-party applications like QuickBooks, and failing to complete these authentications can lead to an error.
4. If you are logging in to the bank account from multiple devices while reconnecting, you may get this error.
5. Sometimes, you may try to log into an incorrect/invalid bank account, which can trigger the error.

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Solutions to Fix Error 179 in QuickBooks Desktop

Now that we have discussed the possible reasons, let's explore the solution to fix the issue.

Solution 1: Validate Your Banking Login Credentials

1. Open your preferred internet browser and navigate to your bank's official online login page.
2. Input your correct username and password on the bank's login page.
3. Click on the "sign-in" or "login" button on the bank's webpage to log in.
4. If you successfully log in to your bank account without any error messages, proceed to the next troubleshooting step.
5. But, if you see an error message indicating incorrect login credentials, then reset your password.
6. You can also contact your bank's customer support for assistance.

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Solution 2: Update Your Banking Login Credentials

1. Open QuickBooks Online and navigate to the "Banking" section on the left side of the Banking Panel.
2. Identify and select the bank account that is showing this error 179.
3. Click on the "Edit" icon associated with the selected bank account.
4. Choose the option "Edit Sign-in Info" to enter the most recent and correct login credentials.
5. After that, click on "Update" to reconnect the bank account with QuickBooks.
6. Check if the error code 179 has been resolved.

Applying these steps and using the banking feature in QuickBooks without any hurdles can successfully fix QuickBooks error 179. If the error is not resolved and you need further help, do not hesitate to reach out to us. Dial 1.855.738.2784 and speak to our QuickBooks experts. 

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