QuickBooks Desktop 2019 now uses dynamic ports. These are specific firewall ports (not a range) assigned during installation to ensure QuickBooks Desktop uses a given port exclusively. The port format for QuickBooks Desktop 2019 is 8019, XXXXX; where XXXXX is the port number specifically assigned.
Get the dynamic port number for QuickBooks 2019
- Open QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
- On the Port Monitor tab, find QuickBooks Desktop 2019.
- Take note of the Port Number, which is what you will use for your firewall port exception.
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Configure firewall security settings for Desktop
Learn how to configure firewall security settings for QuickBooks Desktop.
You may encounter errors if your firewall blocks internet access needed for specific QuickBooks programs or files. Updating your firewall to the latest release may resolve the issue. Or you may need to manually configure your firewall software. We show you how.
Configure firewall ports automatically
Running the QuickBooks File Doctor automatically opens firewall ports. This tool can be used to configure the Windows Firewall. See QuickBooks File Doctor: Fix your company file or network for more information.
Configure firewalls manually
QuickBooks Desktop 2019 now uses dynamic ports. These are specific firewall ports (not a range) assigned during installation to ensure QuickBooks Desktop uses a given port exclusively. The port format for QuickBooks Desktop 2019 is 8019, XXXXX; where XXXXX is the port number specifically assigned.
Get the dynamic port number for QuickBooks 2019
- Open QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
- On the Port Monitor tab, find QuickBooks Desktop 2019.
- Take note of the Port Number, which is what you will use for your firewall port exception.
Things to know
- A port assignment can be changed by selecting Renew. However, you will have to go to the Scan Folders tab and select Scan Now to re-set the firewall permissions. You can only renew 2019 ports. 2018 and below use static ports defined below.
- QuickBooks Desktop 2018 and older versions use static ports with a given range per year version. It follows the port format: 8019, XXXXX, XXXXX-XXXXX.