QuickBooks TLS 1.2 is an internet security standard employed in the security protocol in the QuickBooks program. It ensures stability and security of QuickBooks. Notably, TLS 1.2 comes as an upgradation to TLS and has advanced feature. Go through this article to get all the knowledge of TLS 1.2 for QuickBooks Desktop for Windows. Thus, keep reading!

Importance of TLS 1.2 in QuickBooks

TLS 1.2 is important due to the following reasons:

  • QuickBooks TLS 1.2 Error message shows up on the screen.
  • A general detrimental effect on every related service, such as online banking, payments, and payroll
  • Problems with VAT e-filing (only for the UK)
  • Difficulties ordering checks and supplies
  • Inaccurate operation of the data Protect feature.
  • Problems with the activation of QuickBooks Desktop on a new computer.
  • It might prevent services from operating properly that demand credentials for an Intuit account.

Requirements for TLS 1.2

Your system must fulfill the prerequisites for QuickBooks to operate correctly. The following general prerequisites must be met in order to use the most recent upgrade of QuickBooks TLS 1.2 without any issues:

  • Operating systems as recent as Windows 7 are needed. Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2, or Windows Server 2016 are among the most recent operating systems that display compatibility.
  • Internet Explorer must be configured and upgraded to the most recent version on the machine. You’ll get better security and updates if you install the more powerful versions of Internet Explorer.
  • Version 4.5.2 or later of the.NET Framework is needed.

Steps to fix TLS Validation Failed error in QuickBooks

TLS may face the validation error in QuickBooks. This can be sorted out by performing the following steps:

  • From the Tool menu, select Internet Explorer at first.
  • After that, click Delete, choose the box next to Temporary Internet Files, and then select the General tab. Before selecting LAN from the Connection menu and checking the option for Automatically Detect Settings, leave the box for Cookies unchecked.

Automatically Detect Settings checkbox - Screenshot

  • If you don’t utilize proxy servers, make sure the checkbox next to it is unchecked.
  • After clicking on OK tab, select the Advanced

Use SSL 2.0 Use SSL 3.0 nd Use TLS 1.0 are checked - Screenshot

  • Verify that Check for Publisher’s Certificate is selected next to the option.

Check for server certificate revocation Image

  • Avoid selecting the TLS 1.2 checkbox at the Advanced tab’s bottom. Make sure the checkbox’s checkmark is gone.

Summing Up!

This blog explained the importance of TLS 1.2 for QuickBooks Desktop and other information related to the same. If you need any QuickBooks assistance, you should call our QuickBooks desktop support experts at the helpline 1-800-761-1787.