A proper troubleshooting guide for QuickBooks TLS Error
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Technical Guide With Solutions
QuickBooks TLS Error

QuickBooks Desktop users are required to have the latest 
‘TLS 1.2’ (TLS stands for Transfer Layer Security) internet 
security protocol to make sure that they can access & 
utilize various QB-related services effectively.
If the QB user’s computer does not satisfy all the 
conditions that are needed for the ‘TLS 1.2’ security 
protocol, then ‘QuickBooks TLS Error’ can occur, 
thereby preventing access to Intuit services such as Intuit 
Data Protect (IDP), Internet Banking Services, Payroll 
Related Services, etc.
Detailed and easy-to-understand technical analysis of 
this error, along with suitable resolutions, is provided in 
this blog.
Do you want the best professional 
assistance to resolve ‘QuickBooks TLS 
Error? You can dial 1.855.738.2784 to 
contact our QB Experts Team.
TLS ERROR MESSAGE IN 
QUICKBOOKS DESKTOP: 
PROMINENT REASONS
•The TLS Error Message in QuickBooks Desktop gets triggered 
due to the factors explained as follows:This error, in most cases, 
only arises if the user’s computer does not have Windows 7 (or 
above) and Internet Explorer 11 installed on it.
•The ‘.NET framework 4.5.2’ or above should be installed on the 
computer in order to prevent the occurrence of this error.
EASIEST STEP-WISE SOLUTIONS TO RESOLVE ‘QB 
DESKTOP TLS ERROR’ ON THE SYSTEM?
 The ‘QB Desktop TLS Error’ can be easily resolved through the solutions explained as 
follows:
Solution 1: Utilize the full run of the ‘TLS 1.2 Readiness Tool’ from the 
QB Tool Hub to easily resolve this issue
The most important task is to first log onto Intuit’s website to download the updated version of the 
QuickBooks Tool Hub on the system and then properly save its file (‘QuickBooksToolHub.exe’) to a 
valid and easy location such as Windows Desktop.
•Afterward, proceed immediately to the Windows Desktop to comfortably access the 
‘QuickBooksToolHub.exe’ file so that the required installation steps can be correctly implemented on 
the computer.
•Now, the QB Tool Hub will get instantly installed on the system, after which you should just launch 
it by double-clicking on its icon in a correct manner, and then you must hop to the ‘QuickBooks TLS 
1.2 Tool’ provided inside the ‘Installation Issues’ tab.
•As soon as the ‘QuickBooks TLS 1.2 Tool’ opens up on the screen, you shall hit the ‘Yes’ option 
beside the ‘EULA Agreement’, following which you need to tap the ‘Run’ button to immediately 
execute this tool.
•After the ‘QuickBooks TLS 1.2’ tool totally finishes its execution, you can open up the QB Desktop 
application to complete your remaining tasks.
Solution 2: Access & configure the Internet Explorer 
settings to fully exterminate this technical problem
As soon as you launch the ‘Internet Explorer’ browser, you shall strike the 
‘Tools’ button to carefully tap the ‘Internet Options’ tab, following which a 
separate window with the name ‘Internet Options’ will show up on the 
system’s screen.
•In that fresh window, you have to reach the ‘General’ tab to immediately 
check the ‘Temporary Internet Files’ checkbox, after which you can hit the 
‘Delete’ button & then you should promptly shift to the ‘Connections’ tab to 
mark the ‘Automatically detect settings’ checkbox.
•After hitting the ‘OK’ button to save the fresh changes, you can jump to 
the ‘Advanced’ tab so that you can easily check the ‘SSL 2.0’ and ‘SSL 3.0’ 
checkboxes as well as uncheck the ‘Check for publisher’s certificate’ 
checkbox.
•Go down to the bottom of the ‘Advanced’ tab to unmark the ‘TLS 1.2’ 
checkbox and then save the fresh settings, following which you can open 
up the QB application to continue the work on your tasks.
Carefully implement both step-wise 
solutions to ensure prompt & reliable 
elimination of ‘QuickBooks TLS Error’. For 
more technical guidance, 
dial 1.855.738.2784 to contact our QB 
Professionals Team.