Gmail is the most sought after email service in modern days. QuickBooks users also use Gmail when using QuickBooks. Many users have faced technical problems when “accessing Gmail via QuickBooks.” They come across the error message “Gmail couldn’t sign you in.” The error appears when signing in after putting in the credentials to “login to Gmail via QB.” This error is mostly caused by a security update from Google. All the steps to fix Gmail couldn’t sign you in from QuickBooks Desktop are discussed here. So, keep reading.
Procedure to Fix Gmail Couldn’t Sign You in From QuickBooks Desktop
You should perform the following steps to resolve this error.
Solution 1: Enable Two-step verification and add email info
The procedure to enable 2 step verification is:
Run QB, then go for Edit menu, then Preferences.
After that, go for Send forms.
Choose Web mail, then click Add.
Incorporate Add email info section, then click Ok.
Try again to connect Gmail through QuickBooks.
Solution 2: Allow access to less secure applications
Allowing access to apps less secure in nature can be done as follows:
Enable Google access to less secure programs.
Run QB, then Edit menu, then Preferences.
Opt for Send forms, then Web mail, then Add.
Now, type in Add email info, then hit Ok.
Solution 3: Changing enhanced security settings
During the deliverance of transaction or report through Gmail via QuickBooks, one should set up Gmail for using the enhanced security. If authorization of QuickBooks fails, try reconnecting Gmail account to QuickBooks, followed by disabling additional security feature.
Solution 4: Run QuickBooks as an administrator
It is a prerequisite to run QB as an administrator. For that:
Right-click the QB icon, then click on Run as Administrator.
When QuickBooks is open, try signing in Gmail through QuickBooks.
Solution 5: Update QuickBooks
An outdated version of QuickBooks may also be the reason behind Gmail couldn’t sign in from QuickBooks Desktop. The steps to update QuickBooks desktop in this mode are:
First, run QB, then go to Help.
Now, go to Update QuickBooks Desktop.
From the new window, go to Update Now, then mark reset Update, and then go for Get update.
When updates are successfully downloaded, run QB and install them.
Final Words!
The present walkthrough focused on the various methods to fix Gmail Couldn’t Sign in from QuickBooks Desktop issue. For assistance from our certified QuickBooks desktop error support professionals, you can call us anytime by dialing at 1-800-761-1787.
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