A Brief Description on QuickBooks Error 1000
The QuickBooks Desktop application offers users the convenience of connecting their bank
accounts for streamlined payroll processing. Unfortunately, some users encounter
the QuickBooks error 1000, hindering their ability to utilize this feature seamlessly.
This issue commonly arises during payroll sending, direct deposit information entry, and End
of Day (EOD) processing in QuickBooks Desktop (QBD) and Point of Sale (POS). Typically
linked to an Invalid PIN in QuickBooks Desktop, the code 1000 becomes a recurrent problem
for many.
Reason Behind The Occurrence Of Error Code 1000 in QB Desktop
The factors mainly contributing to error code 1000 in QB desktop include the following.
 The occurrence of error code 1000 in QB Desktop is often attributed to entering an incorrect
PIN multiple times, leading to a potential lockout from your bank account.
 Another cause is a disrupted connection between your bank and QuickBooks. In both
scenarios, connecting to your bank becomes impossible, and error code 1000 is displayed.
The following solutions aim to address and resolve this error.
Resolution Of Error 1000 in QuickBooks
To resolve the error 1000 in QuickBooks, users can try these solutions before getting
professional help.
Solution 1: Try Verifying The Bank Settings
Before disconnecting your bank account, verify the transactions downloaded
by QuickBooks. Ensure not to download these transactions again upon
reconnection.
Step 1: Review Bank Transactions
 Go to the ‘Banking or Transactions’ menu.
 Click on the blue blank square corresponding to the bank account.
 Go to the ‘For Review’ tab and manage the transactions list.
Step 2: Disconnect Bank Account
To address the issue, disconnect the problematic bank account:
 Head to the ‘Banking or Transaction’ menu.
 Select the blue blank square for the specific bank account.
 Click on the ‘Edit’ icon, then ‘Edit account’ info.
 Mark the ‘Disconnect account on the save’ checkbox.
 Save and Close.
 Then reconnect the bank account.
Solution 2: Attempt Changing Your Pin
You need to request a PIN replacement request form if your PIN is lost. After
filling the form, you have to fax it to the registered phone number. Alternatively,
you can change your PIN by following these steps:
 You need to go to the QuickBooks company file using your admin
credentials.
 Go to the ‘Employees’ section and choose ‘Send Payroll Data.’
 In the ‘Send/Receive Payroll Data’ window, select ‘Send.’
 Choose the option ‘Forgot your PIN?’ in the Payroll Service PIN window.
 Enter your QuickBooks company file Admin password and click OK.
 Generate a new PIN, confirm it, and then select Submit.
Conclusion
Hopefully, you now have insights into resolving QuickBooks error 1000 if it appears on your
screen. We have covered two scenarios where this error message may occur and provided
appropriate solutions. In case the confusion persists and the error remains unresolved, we
recommend seeking assistance from a QuickBooks expert at our Toll-Free Number, 1-855-8560042 where our experts can assist you in fixing this error.