
The password recovery tool, however, requires owner verification of the QuickBooks company file by filling up an online form. The username cannot be used as a password and there cannot spaces in a password.Į-Tech recommends using the QuickBooks Password reset tool if a password is forgotten or unknown when accessing a company file. Requirements for a complex password are between 8-16 characters, at least one uppercase character and one lowercase character, at least 1 number (0-9) and at least one special character. Doing so, QuickBooks believes it has significantly lowered the instances of theft. Users are required to choose a complex password for files containing sensitive data such as social security numbers, credit card numbers and employers' identification numbers, and you can only change the password if you are the administrator. With multiple company files, a password is required for each of those company files. Moreover, QuickBooks requires a password for each data file.


The need to change passwords frequently, and select complex combinations, has led to a rise in forgotten passwords, experts say.

QuickBooks requires changing a password every 90 days and will prompt you to change your password before the end of the 90 days, as well as remind you on the expiration date. Brandon, MB - ( SBWIRE) - To ensure the safety of company data, QuickBooks Desktop requires certain complex passwords.
