Problem Description:

I would like to purchase a new QuickBooks 2024 standard license - no subscription.

Solution:

 Businesses that need new or extra licenses for QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2024 can purchase them from resellers or trusted marketplaces.

One option is the StackSocial deal for a 1-user Windows license:

https://www.stacksocial.com/sales/intuit-quickbooks-desktop-pro-plus-2024-1-user-for-windows-lifetime-license

Once purchased, you’ll receive a license key and product number used to activate the software during installation.

Problem Description:

I would like to know when my QODBC subscription will expire.

Solution:

You can check the status using the QODBC Setup Screen. 

Navigate to Start >>  Configure 32-bit QODBC Data Source

Switch to "Machine Data Source"

Select "QuickBooks Data" DSN

(If you are using QODBC Online, Select "QuickBooks Online Data", for QODBC POS, select "QuickBooks POS Data")

Click the "Configure" Button.

Switch to the About tab.

Click the "Subscription Details" button to know about the registered email address, invoice number, and subscription end date.

Alternatively, you can also check the status of your subscription using the FastSpring website.

Please visit the following link: https://flexquarters.onfastspring.com/account

Input the email address associated with your license.

Check your email inbox, and you should receive an email with the subject:

<Your Fullname>, here is a link to manage your orders

From: FastSpring Checkout <mailer@fastspring.com>

Click the link received to manage your account.

The link (URL) should look like https://flexquarters.onfastspring.com/account/somerandomtext.

Click the "Subscription terms" link to get details about your subscription.

Click the Manage icon and then click Performa Invoice. 

Tags: QuickBooks Online, QBO, Subscription QODBC Online, details subscription, subscription end date. Manage my Account

Export the QODBC Online connection key from your computer

Click here for the detailed steps.

Deactivate QODBC Online from your computer

Click here for the detailed steps.

Once you have deactivated QODBC Online from one computer, you can switch to another or a new computer and activate the same CDKEY.

Activate QODBC Online on your new computer

Click here for the detailed steps.

Import the QODBC Online connection key from your computer

Click here for the detailed steps.

QODBC is licensed to each computer. When you purchase a single-user license, you are authorized to use the product on one computer only. If you need to run two computers, you need to purchase another copy.  For contact information, click here.

Keywords
How do I move the license from one server to another?

Swapping the QODBC driver to another machine

Also refer to: QODBC Licensing Information.

The types of licenses needed vary based on your requirements and your environment setup.

Please refer to the detailed information on QODBC Licensing below.

1) Web Server applications accessing QuickBooks remotely with client browsers:

Machine A - QuickBooks, QODBC, QRemote Server, and QuickBooks company file
Machine B - QRemote Client, Web Server, and Web Browsers
Machine C, D, E – Web Browsers

License
Machine A – QODBC Server Edition License
Machine B – QRemote License
Machine C, D, E – No QODBC / QRemote License

2) Web Server applications accessing QuickBooks remotely with client applications – QuickBooks company file on a different machine:

Note: Accessing a QuickBooks company file from a different computer or shared drive can impact the performance of both QuickBooks and QODBC. Thus, we do not recommend such an environment setup. To achieve the best performance, it is advisable to run QODBC, the QuickBooks application, and the QuickBooks company file on the same computer.

Machine A - QuickBooks, QODBC, QRemote Server
Machine B - QRemote Client, Web Server, and Web Browsers
Machine C – QuickBooks company file
Machine D, E, F – Web Browsers

License
Machine A – QODBC Server Edition License
Machine B – QRemote License
Machine C – No QODBC / QRemote License
Machine D, E, F – No QODBC / QRemote License

Keywords: QRemote Configuration, QRemote License information, how does Citrix work diagram 

Also refer to: QODBC Licensing Information

The types of licenses needed vary based on your requirements and your environment setup.

Please see the following details for information on QODBC and QRemote licensing while using QuickBooks remotely.

1) SQL Server or service-based applications accessing QuickBooks remotely:

Machine A - QuickBooks, QODBC, QRemote Server, and QuickBooks company file
Machine B - QRemote Client, SQL Server, and SQL Server Management Studio

License
Machine A – QODBC Server Edition License
Machine B – QRemote License

2) SQL Server or service-based applications accessing QuickBooks remotely – QuickBooks company file on a different machine:

Note: Accessing a QuickBooks company file from a different computer or shared drive can impact the performance of both QuickBooks and QODBC. Thus, we do not recommend such an environment setup. To achieve the best performance, it is advisable to run QODBC, the QuickBooks application, and the QuickBooks company file on the same computer.

Machine A - QuickBooks, QODBC, QRemote Server
Machine B - QRemote Client, SQL Server, and SQL Server Management Studio
Machine C – QuickBooks company file

License
Machine A – QODBC Server Edition License
Machine B – QRemote License
Machine C – No QODBC / QRemote License

3) SQL Server or service-based applications accessing QuickBooks remotely with client applications:

Machine A - QuickBooks, QODBC, QRemote Server, and QuickBooks company file
Machine B - QRemote Client, SQL Server, and SQL Server Management Studio
Machine C, D, E – SQL Server Management Studio

License
Machine A – QODBC Server Edition License
Machine B – QRemote License
Machine C, D, E – No QODBC / QRemote License

4) SQL Server or service-based applications accessing QuickBooks remotely with client applications – QuickBooks company file on a different machine:

Note: Accessing a QuickBooks company file from a different computer or shared drive can impact the performance of both QuickBooks and QODBC. Thus, we do not recommend such an environment setup. To achieve the best performance, it is advisable to run QODBC, the QuickBooks application, and the QuickBooks company file on the same computer.

Machine A - QuickBooks, QODBC, QRemote Server
Machine B - QRemote Client, SQL Server, and SQL Server Management Studio
Machine C – QuickBooks company file
Machine D, E, F – SQL Server Management Studio

License
Machine A – QODBC Server Edition License
Machine B – QRemote License
Machine C – No QODBC / QRemote License
Machine D, E, F – No QODBC / QRemote License

Keywords: QRemote Configuration, QRemote License information, how does Citrix work diagram 

Problem Description:

QODBC stopped working this morning, and I got a message that / License verification is required.  I opened License Sync and hit the "Sync Now" button. It seems like something might be happening, but I get no message of any sort popping up, and QODBC still has the message that license sync needs to be run. How can I resolve this?

Problem Description:

Where/How do I use License Sync to verify my QODBC license?

Solution:

Solution applicable to "QODBC for QuickBooks Desktop":

Problem Description:

I want to cancel my QODBC Driver for QuickBooks Desktop monthly subscription.

How do I cancel the subscription to the QODBC Driver for QuickBooks Desktop?

I received an email saying a subscription was going to be renewed. I need to cancel this subscription.

Solution:

Latest Method:

Please visit the following link: https://flexquarters.onfastspring.com/account.

Input the email address associated with your license.

Check your email inbox, and you should receive an email with the subject:

<Your Fullname>, here is a link to manage your orders

From: FastSpring Checkout <mailer@fastspring.com>

Click the link received to manage your account.

The link (URL) should look like https://flexquarters.onfastspring.com/account/somerandomtext.

Latest Method:

You can manage the subscription of the QODBC Driver for QuickBooks Desktop using the link you received in your renewal email.

On your monthly subscription renewal receipt, you will see the following, as in this example:

Order ID: FLE1XXXXX-1XXX-6XXXXB
1 QODBC Desktop Driver for QuickBooks Desktop USA
https://sites.fastspring.com/flexquarters/order/s/ (your order number). Click on this link on YOUR receipt, and you can cancel the subscription.

Example
https://sites.fastspring.com/flexquarters/order/s/FLE111111-1111-111111

Please visit that link & click on Cancel Subscription to cancel your QODBC Desktop subscription:

Tags: QuickBooks Desktop, QBD, Desktop Subscription QODBC Desktop, Cancel subscription, Manage my Account

Problem Description:

I need to develop a one-off application for a client.

I have their QuickBooks Desktop company file. Can I develop on that data without having QuickBooks installed on my development machine?

If I need to purchase QuickBooks, I will buy the latest version. Will my client's 2022 company file work with that version, or will they have to upgrade as well?

Kind Regards

Solution:

This

Accounting software is unlike other software in that governments worldwide make changes all the time in relation to taxes and how people are employed and paid. A QuickBooks 2022 format company file will be converted by QuickBooks 2023 to the new format when it's opened, and there's no backward converter.

If you are going to use that company file for development only and you will not be sending it back to your client/customer, then they need not have to upgrade either QuickBooks to 2023.

Also, in my experience, there's no such thing as a one-off application. Sooner or later, you're going to have to fix, modify, change, or enhance your application because of a new business requirement. Ongoing work requires the developer to have their own QODBC license. QODBC is licensed to each computer on which it is used.

As far as what you can do when the 30-day evaluation runs out, well, you can still use a QuickBooks Sample Company file even with an expired evaluation. You can't use a real company file. After 30-Days, you can either purchase a QODBC license or use a QuickBooks sample company file.

QODBC Desktop can be used with the QuickBooks Sample company, and no QODBC license is required.

     Manual License synchronization (Manual License Sync) can be used for computers that do not have direct Internet access or where the automated activation fails.

Click on Start -> All Programs -> locate the QODBC Driver for use with the QuickBooks POS program group on your desktop. Click on the Configure QODBC POS Data Source icon to launch the setup program.

Select the Activate/Deactivate tab page in the QODBC Setup screen and click on the License Sync button.

Copy the information from your computer screen. Click on the hyperlink or the Copy button.

Visit the URL: http://www.qodbc.com/QODBCPOSManualLicenseSync.html

Enter the Serial Number, Request Code, and Software ID.

Click on the Process to generate a code to verify your QODBC POS license.

If you have correctly entered your Serial Number, Request Code, and Software ID, your activation will now be processed.

   On the computer with QODBC Online installed, copy and enter your Verification No. And the Activation Code from the above image, and click on the Sync Now button when done.

Click OK to continue.

Tags: QuickBooks Desktop,  QODBC Desktop License check, License Health check, License Sync, License Verification

Manual License synchronization (Manual License Sync) can be used for computers that do not have direct Internet access or where the automated activation fails.

Note: Please ensure you are using the latest build of the QODBC Driver before performing license sync.

Please download the latest version of QODBC Desktop from the link below.

Installer https://qodbc.com/qodbc-downloads/

Click on Start -> All Programs -> locate the QODBC Driver for use with the QuickBooks program group on your desktop. Click on the Configure QODBC Data Source icon to launch the setup program.

Select the Activate/Deactivate tab page in the QODBC Setup screen and click the License Sync button.

Copy the information from your computer screen. Click on the hyperlink or the Copy button.

Visit the URL: http://www.qodbc.com/QODBCDesktopManualLicenseSync.html

Enter the Serial Number, Request Code, and Software ID.

Click on the Process to generate a code to verify your QODBC Desktop license.

If you have correctly entered your Serial Number, Request Code, and Software ID, your activation will now be processed.

   On the computer with QODBC Online installed, copy and enter your Verification No. And the Activation Code from the above image, and click on the Sync Now button when done.

Click OK to continue.

Tags: QuickBooks Desktop,  QODBC Desktop License check, License Health check, License Sync, License Verification

Manual License synchronizes (Manual License Sync) can be used for computers that do not have direct Internet access or where the automated license sync fails.

Note: Please ensure you are using the latest build of the QODBC Driver before performing license sync.

Please download the latest version of QODBC Online from the link below.

Installer

https://qodbc.com/download-online-qodbc/

Click on Start -> All Programs -> locate the QODBC Driver for QuickBooks Online program group on your desktop. Click on the Configure QODBC Online Data Source icon to launch the setup program.

     Select the Activate/Deactivate tab page in the QODBC Online Setup screen and click on the License Sync button.

Copy the information from your computer screen. Click on the hyperlink or the Copy button.

Visit the URL: http://www.qodbc.com/QODBCOnlineManualLicenseSync.html

Enter the Serial Number, Request Code, and Software ID.

Click on the Process to generate a code to validate your QODBC Online license.

If you have correctly entered your Serial Number, Request Code, and Software ID, your license verification will now be processed.

   On the computer with QODBC Online installed, copy and enter your Verification No. And the Activation Code from the above image, and click on the Sync Now button when done.

Click OK to continue.

Tags: QuickBooks Online, QBO, QODBC Online, License check, License Health check, License Sync, License Verification

Deactivate QODBC Online from your computer

You can deactivate the QODBC Online license from:

Start >> All Programs >> QODBC Driver for QuickBooks Online>> Configure QODBC Data Source

Go To "System DSN" Tab>> Select "QuickBooks Online Data">> click "Configure"

Switch to the Activate/Deactivate tab >> click "Deactivate."

     Enter your 16-digit CD Key (with the dashes) and click on the Deactivate button.

Manual Deactivation

Note: Manual Deactivation can be used for computers that do not have direct Internet access or where the automated deactivation fails.

      Copy the information from your computer screen (not the example shown here) into the image directly below and click on Process to generate a code to deactivate QODBC Online. Click on the Copy Information to the Clipboard button to save your CD Key.

      If you have correctly entered your CD Key, Request Code, and Software ID, your deactivation will now be processed. Click on the Manual button on the computer that has QODBC Online installed and copy and enter your Serial Number, Name, Request Code, and Deactivation Code from the above image, and click on the Deactivate button when done.

     If you have entered the information incorrectly, you will receive a "CD Key not found" message.

     Clicking on the Deactivate button will generate a verification number.

     Copy the information from your computer screen (not the example shown here) into the image directly below and click on Process to confirm your deactivation of QODBC Online.

     Once you process your verification number, your copy of QODBC Online will then be successfully deactivated on your computer so that you can transfer the license to your new computer! See: How to activate QODBC Online to activate the license on your new computer.

     Click Cancel to exit the QODBC Online Setup screen.

Note: Using the latest version of QODBC, credit for deactivation CDKEY is received instantly. In some cases, deactivation may take between 24 and 48 hours, depending on your region and license pack.

Problem Description:

I am using QODBC Online & QXL Online, and I am using my credit card for payment.

How do I update expired credit card details on your system? My card expired, and I need to enter a new one, but I do not see any web pages that allow me to do this.

Solution:

QODBC Online Subscription customers are given a unique URL in their Order Notification that will take them to a secure page where they can update their payment method or cancel their subscription.

Latest Method:

Please visit the following link: https://flexquarters.onfastspring.com/account.

Input the email address associated with your license.

Check your email inbox, and you should receive an email with the subject:

<Your Fullname>, here is a link to manage your orders

From: FastSpring Checkout <mailer@fastspring.com>

Click the link received to manage your account.

The link (URL) should look like https://flexquarters.onfastspring.com/account/somerandomtext.

Click on Edit Subscription to modify the payment method for your QODBC Online subscription:

Click "Update Payment Method" and click "Next."

Input the new Payment Method and click "Update Payment Method."

Tags: QuickBooks Online, QBO, QODBC Online, QXL Online, online subscription, Credit Card

There is no difference in the commands, queries, data, or schema between the QODBC Server Edition license and the QODBC Read/Write license.

QODBC is a client-side driver that typically resides on the workstations/client machine(s).

QODBC Server edition license is required when you have any service-based application like SQL Server, Web Server, and Windows Service connecting to QODBC or installing QODBC on a Terminal Service/Remote Desktop Service enabled machine.

QODBC license depends on the application you want to use. When the machine uses services like a web server, PHP, MS SQL Server, Windows task scheduler, and connecting to QRemote/QODBC needs a server license.

So, if you are using any service-based application, you need QODBC Server Edition.

If you want to use a desktop-based application like MS Access or MS Excel and access read-only, you need a QODBC Read Only license.

If you want to use a desktop-based application like MS Access or MS Excel and you want read-write access, then you need a QODBC Read-Write license.

QODBC licensing is machine-wise. QODBC licensing is machine-wise. You need to buy a license QODBC/QRemote for each workstation you want to use the QODBC/QRemote driver(s). If you have a QODBC Server Edition license activated on your Server, your workstations, if using QODBC/QRemote driver(s) directly, will still need a QODBC License.

Also, refer to the following:
QODBC Licensing Information
QODBC with QRemote Licensing Information

Problem Description:

I just purchased a QODBC 2024 license.

I have everything set up, but I can't activate the CDKEY.

"CDKEY has an invalid checksum."

Solution:

QODBC 2024 CDKEY/license can only be activated on QODBC Desktop driver version 24.

QODBC 2023 and below CDKEY/license can be activated on QODBC Desktop driver version 24 and below.

Please download the latest version of QODBC Driver for QuickBooks - https://qodbc.com/qodbc-downloads/

CD Key has an invalid checksum (other than QODBC 2024 CDKEY/license)

Problem Description:

I am moving to a new server.

I have everything set up, but I can't get the license to transfer. On the old machine, when I go to the 'deactivate' using my CD key, I get:

"CD Key has an invalid Checksum."



Please help me to resolve this error.

Solution:

You will get the error "CD Key had invalid Checksum" when you try activating the wrong product's CD KEY.

QODBC Desktop license can only be activated on a QODBC Driver for QuickBooks Desktop. 

How to activate QODBC Desktop

http://qodbc.com/links/1957

QODBC Online license can only be activated on a QODBC Driver for QuickBooks Online.

How to activate QODBC Online

http://qodbc.com/links/2971

QODBC POS license can only be activated on a QODBC driver for QuickBooks Point of Sale.

How to activate QODBC POS

http://qodbc.com/links/3077

Please ensure you have purchased the correct QODBC product and activated it on the correct driver.

Problem Description:

I want to cancel my QODBC Driver for QuickBooks Online monthly subscription.

How to cancel the subscription of the QODBC Driver for QuickBooks Online?

 I received an email saying a subscription was going to be renewed. I need to cancel this subscription.

Solution:

Latest Method:

Please visit the following link: https://flexquarters.onfastspring.com/account.

Input the email address associated with your license.

Check your email inbox, and you should receive an email with the subject:

<Your Fullname>, here is a link to manage your orders

From: FastSpring Checkout <mailer@fastspring.com>

Click the link received to manage your account.

The link (URL) should look like https://flexquarters.onfastspring.com/account/somerandomtext.

Latest Method:

You can manage the subscription of the QODBC Driver for QuickBooks Online using the link you received in your renewal email.

On your monthly subscription renewal receipt, you will see the following, as in this example:

Order ID: FLE1XXXXX-1XXX-6XXXXB
1 QODBC Desktop Driver for QuickBooks Online USA
https://sites.fastspring.com/flexquarters/order/s/ (your order number). Click on this link on YOUR receipt, and you can cancel the subscription.

Example
https://sites.fastspring.com/flexquarters/order/s/FLE111111-1111-111111

Please visit that link & click on Cancel Subscription to cancel your QODBC Online subscription:

Tags: QuickBooks Online, QBO, Subscription QODBC Online, Cancel subscription

Also Refer: QODBC with QRemote Licensing Information

Different types of licenses are required depending on your requirements in QODBC; please refer to the detailed information on QODBC Licensing below.

QODBC Licensing Diagrams:

1) QODBC Read-Only Diagram:

2) QODBC Read Write Diagram:

3) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Service Base Application Diagram:

QODBC Server Edition license is required to use QODBC with SQL Server.

QODBC Server Edition license is required to use QODBC with service-based applications.

If you wish to use SQL Server on a remote machine and QuickBooks on a separate machine, you will need a QODBC Server edition license and a QRemote license.

4) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Service Base Application Diagram without QRemote License:

QODBC Server Edition license is required to use QODBC with SQL Server.

QODBC Server Edition license is required to use QODBC with service-based applications.

5) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Service Base Application Diagram without QRemote License (All Components in a single machine):

QODBC Server Edition license is required to use QODBC with SQL Server.

QODBC Server Edition license is required to use QODBC with service-based applications.

6) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Service Base Application Diagram - Without Client:

QODBC Server Edition license is required to use QODBC with SQL Server.

QODBC Server Edition license is required to use QODBC with service-based applications.

If you wish to use the Service application on a remote machine and QuickBooks on a separate machine, you will need a QODBC Server edition license and a QRemote license.

7) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Service Base Application Diagram (Web Server):

QODBC Server Edition license is required to use QODBC with a Web Server

If you wish to use SQL Server on a remote machine and QuickBooks on a separate machine, you will need a QODBC Server edition license and a QRemote license.

8) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Service Base Application Diagram (Web Server All Components in a Single Machine):

QODBC Server Edition license is required to use QODBC with a Web Server

9) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Citrix XenDesktop or XenApp Server Diagram without QRemote:

QODBC Server Edition license is required to use QODBC with Citrix XenDesktop or XenApp Server.

10) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Citrix XenDesktop or XenApp Server Diagram without QRemote (All Components in a Single Machine):

QODBC Server Edition license is required to use QODBC with Citrix XenDesktop or XenApp Server.

11) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Microsoft Windows Server Remote Desktop Services Diagram without QRemote:

QODBC Server Edition license is required to use QODBC with Remote Desktop Services.

12) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Microsoft Windows Server Remote Desktop Services Diagram without QRemote (All Components in a Single Machine):

 A QODBC Server Edition license is required to use QODBC if you are going to use service-based applications such as SQL Server, Windows Services, Apache, PHP, Data Adaptor, and ETL tools.

 A QODBC Read-Only or Read-Write Edition license is required to use QODBC if you are going to use desktop-based applications such as Microsoft Excel, Access, or Crystal Reports.

13) Multiple Licensing Scenario:

QODBC License Details FAQ:

Question:

Would you be kind enough to give me any information that you have that would enable me to get the application to run and all of the machines in the network? I have the server edition, and I have tried using the DCOM setup procedure without success. Can you indicate to me how to set up the DCOM?

Answer:

I want to suggest you use QRemote instead of the DCOM server. Please refer to the articles mentioned for QRemote configuration.
Accessing QuickBooks Data Remotely using QODBC & QRemote

DCom
How to set up QODBC DCOM Server [Deprecated]

I guess you might be trying to configure QODBC -DCom so that other machines can connect to your server machine, having QODBC + QuickBooks.
I want to share that QODBC is not a client-server application. To access data from the remote machine, you need to use QRemote. Install QODBC on the client machine and, using the QRemote client, connect to your server, which runs QRemote Server. A 
QODBC Server edition license is required when you have any service-based application like SQL Server, Web Server, or Windows Service connecting to QODBC, and not when a remote machine connects to the machine.

Question:

I purchased the server edition with the expectation that it could be used in a multi-user environment. Currently, my client has eight workstations that are linked to a server in the network. I wanted to find out if the DCOM feature could be used, and you recommended using QRemote. However, the literature he recommends that I use suggests that QODBC should be loaded on each workstation. My query is, can't the server edition work, or do I have to purchase a driver for each workstation? Please explain.

Answer:

The server version of QODBC is not a driver you would install on a server, and multiple workstations would have access to it. QODBC is a client-side driver that would typically reside on the workstations. The server version of QODBC is for synchronizing SQL Server with QuickBooks data or for a web or intranet application. It is multi-threaded and can run as a service.

Question:

I have a developer doing most of the development work on his desktop computer. I have to test and verify his work on my personal desktop computer. I have a separate desktop machine where I run the software for my small business. Everything for the company is done on that one machine. I would need to purchase two licenses at 149 each since the license is per user, even though I need to run the software on two machines. Could you please confirm?

Answer:

You must purchase two licenses if you want to work with live data on both machines. You can continue with one license if your developer works with a sample business file. For working with a sample file no need for licensing. Your developer can work with sample files without licenses, and you can test their work on your machine with licenses. 

Keywords: QODBC Licensing, QODBC Licensing Information, QODBC Licensing Diagram, QODBC Configuration, how does Citrix work diagram, Swizznet Citrix environment, version or license requirement

Problem Description 1:

My old machine broke, and I had to reinstall the OS completely. Now I am moving to a new machine. I want to activate QODBC on my new machine. But I cannot deactivate the QODBC CDKEY on my old machine. So I am stuck.

Or

My computer recently crashed, and I need to activate QODBC on a different PC. I have my order information / CDKEY. The CD key does not work on the new computer. Would you please tell me what I need to do?

Solutions 1:

You can activate the CDKEY on the new machine directly without deactivating it on the old one. When you activate the CDKEY / License on the new machine, QODBC will automatically deactivate the CDKEY on the previous machine.

You need to raise a support ticket with "Sales - Registration - Activation Department." So our Sales team member will help you with this issue. You can click here to create a support ticket.

Problem Description 2:

I am moving to a new computer. I tried to activate it on the new computer, and it told me, "Authorized Quantity for CDKey:  has been exhausted." When I try to deactivate on the old computer, it tells me activation is not in the file.

Solutions 2:

The second deactivation is a 24–48-hour delay before the license becomes available for activation. After the 2nd deactivation, there is a 48-hour delay. Please wait for 24-48 Hours and try again.

In the case of an urgent reset, please raise a support ticket with "Sales - Registration - Activation Department.": Click Here to submit a support ticket.

When raising the support ticket, please share the CDKEY associated with your account.

Problem Description 3:

Is it mandatory to deactivate the current license while upgrading or downgrading the QODBC version?

Solutions 3:

No, deactivating the current license while upgrading or downgrading the QODBC version is no longer needed. Just uninstall the current QODBC version, install the new QODBC version, & Skip CDKEY step during installation.  

Problem Description 4:

I do not have the CDKEY on hand. Can I update my QODBC to the latest version & retain my existing license Active?

Solutions 4:

Yes, you can update QODBC to the latest version without CDKEY. There is no need for CDKEY during the QODBC version upgrade. Just install the new QODBC version & skip the CDKEY step during installation. Your existing license remains active in the latest version.  

Problem Description 5:

Will my license get removed if I uninstall QODBC?

Solutions 5:

No, the license file will not be removed if you uninstall QODBC. It will uninstall QODBC only.  

Problem Description 6:

Will my license automatically upgrade to the latest version if I install the new QODBC version?

Solutions 6:

No, the license file will not update if you update the QODBC Version. 

Problem Description 7:

I am trying to reactivate QODBC on the same server. Before reactivating it, I deactivated it and waited for 24 hours. Still, I am getting an Authorized Quantity exhausted error. Please help.

How much time does the Deactivation process take?

Solutions 7:

I want to share that after the second deactivation, there is a 24-48 hour delay before the license becomes available for activation. 

In the case of an urgent reset, please raise a support ticket with "Sales - Registration - Activation Department.": Click Here to submit a support ticket.

When raising the support ticket, please share the CDKEY.

Problem Description 8:

I have already deactivated my license, but I cannot hold my development until the charge is reset. Is there any workaround?

Solutions 8:

As a workaround till your license is reset, you can use the QuickBooks Sample Company file; QODBC can work with the Sample Company file and does not need a license. ( If you are using QRemote - with Remote Data Access, this workaround will not work for you ). 

Problem Description 9:

I deactivated the license on the computer I used and tried to activate it on the new one, but it does not let me. I needed solutions right away because I deactivated my office computer so I could work from home.

Solutions 9:

I want to share that after the second deactivation, there is a 24-48 hour delay before the license becomes available for activation. After the 2nd deactivation, there is a 48-hour delay. Please wait for 24-48 Hours and try again.

In the case of an urgent reset, please raise a support ticket with "Sales - Registration - Activation Department.": Click Here to submit a support ticket.

When raising the support ticket, please share the CDKEY.

Or

As a workaround till your license does not get reset, you can use the QuickBooks Sample Company file. QODBC can work with Sample Company files and does not need a license. ( If you are using QRemote - with Remote Data Access, this workaround will not work for you ).

Or

You can take remote control of your work computer or get a license for the home computer.

Problem Description 9:

I'm trying to activate my desktop to read/write the version of QODBC.
The activation is being attempted on a new pc since the original installation pc has been decommissioned.

The QODBC product was deactivated on the original pc around two days ago.

When attempting to activate QODBC on the new platform, I get a message indicating that the Authorized quantity has been exhausted for the given CD key.

I pulled the old machine out of our recycle storage, tried to deactivate the license again, and got a message saying that there was no record of an activation (unregistered).

My QuickBooks development is at a standstill until I can get this issue resolved.

Any help would be appreciated.

Solutions 10:

I want to share that after the second deactivation, there is a 24-48 hour delay before the license becomes available for activation. After the 2nd deactivation, there is a 48-hour delay. Please wait for 24-48 Hours and try again.

In the case of an urgent reset, please raise a support ticket with "Sales - Registration - Activation Department": Click Here to submit a support ticket.

When raising the support ticket, please share the CDKEY associated with your account.

Auto license switching failed means the older machine is not using the latest version of QODBC, or you have exceeded the number of auto license switches. Please deactivate the license from the old machine. If the machine is not available, please raise a support ticket with us.   

Activation not on file means QODBC is unable to deactivate the license due to some changes to your machine hardware. Please raise a support ticket with us to resolve the issue.

Tags: Authorized Quantity has been exhausted.

Auto license switching failed means the older machine is not using the latest version of QODBC, or you have exceeded the number of auto license switches. Please deactivate the license from the old machine. If the machine is not available, please raise a support ticket with us.   

Activation not on file means QODBC is unable to deactivate the license due to some changes to your machine hardware. Please raise a support ticket with us to resolve the issue.

Also refer to: QODBC Licensing Information

There are different types of Licenses required depends on your requirement in QODBC. Please refer to the detailed information on QODBC Licensing below.

1) QODBC Read-Only Diagram:

2) QODBC Read Write Diagram:

3) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Service Base Application Diagram:

4)QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Service Base Application Diagram - Without Client:

5) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Service Base Application Diagram (Web Server):

6) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Service Base Application Diagram (Web Server All Components in a Single Machine):

7) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Citrix XenDesktop or XenApp Server Diagram:

8) QODBC Server/Terminal Edition - Microsoft Windows Server Remote Desktop Services Diagram:

FAQ on QODBC with QRemote License

Question:

I have a cloud application running on Windows Server 2012 that cannot connect to the QuickBooks local data file on a redirected drive. My application successfully connects when running on the desktop and uses QBFC QuickBooks integration to create invoices and post payments to the QuickBooks file located on the local server. However, even though I map to the local workstation drive, I cannot open the session with my application when running on the cloud server.
Will this product on my cloud server allow my server-installed (ImagineTime) application to integrate with the local workstation QuickBooks data file using QBFC?

Answer:

If your cloud server has a Fixed IP address, you can connect to your local QuickBooks data file using QODBC (QRemote Server). You can map your IP Address to the domain name, which is not a problem, but you cannot use the Domain Name on QRemote. It has to be an IP Address.
If your QuickBooks application is on another machine & your Cloud app is on another machine & you want to fetch data remotely, you need a license.
1) Cloud app Machine: QODBC Server edition license.
2) QuickBooks Machine: QODBC Desktop (QRemote License)

Example: Accessing QuickBooks Data Remotely using QODBC & QRemote. (Video)

Please contact our sales team for more details on pricing.

Question:

Our needs closely match the terminal server diagram. So to be clear on the terminal server machine running SQL Server but NOT running QuickBooks, I would need to purchase *QODBC Server Edition Read Write Driver* for QuickBooks at $499 licenses. Correct?

What do I need to purchase for the machine running QuickBooks? Do I need to buy the same for it as well?

If we are using a desktop, do we need the qremote license?

Answer:

As your QuickBooks application is on another machine & SQL is on another & you want to fetch data remotely, you need two licenses.
1) SQL Machine: QODBC Server Edition License.
2) QuickBooks Machine: QODBC Desktop (QRemote License).

Please get in touch with our sales team to purchase a license:

Contact Us at QODBC.com

Question:

I have a client looking to integrate a custom application with QuickBooks Enterprise v14. My question is related to the actual integration point, and I wanted to verify my thinking.
The custom application uses SQL Server 2008 Express.
The QuickBooks Enterprise database will be on the same server.
The custom application exclusively uses SQL Stored Procedures to read and write data.
All reads and writes to QuickBooks Ent would be through SQL Server Stored Procedures.
Would we only need to get the QODBC Server version of your product?

Answer:

If your QuickBooks application & SQL Server application are on the same machine, you need only one license, the "QODBC Server version."
If your QuickBooks application is on another machine & SQL is onanother machiner & you want to fetch data remotely, then you need two licenses.
1) SQL Machine: QODBC Server edition license.
2) QuickBooks Machine: QODBC Desktop (QRemote License)

Question:

Would you be kind enough to give me any information that you have that would enable me to get the application to run all of the machines in the network? I have the server edition, and I have tried using the DCOM setup procedure without success. Can you indicate to me how to set up the DCOM?

Answer:

I kindly suggest you refer to the article below for how to set up the DCOM server:
How to set up QODBC DCOM Server

I want to suggest you use QRemote instead of the DCOM server. Please refer to the articles mentioned for QRemote configuration.
Accessing QuickBooks Data Remotely using QODBC & QRemote

I guess you might be trying to configure QODBC -DCom so that other machines can connect to your server machine, having QODBC + QuickBooks.
I want to share that QODBC is not a client-server application. To access data from a remote machine, you need to use QRemote. Install QODBC on the client machine and, using the QRemote client, connect to your server, which runs QRemote Server. A 
QODBC Server edition license is required when you have any service-based application like SQL Server, WebServer, or Windows Service connecting to QODBC, and not when a remote machine connects to the device.

Question:

I purchased the server edition with the expectation that it could be used in a multi-user environment. Currently, my client has eight workstations that are linked to a server in the network. I wanted to find out if the DCOM feature could be used, and you recommended using QRemote. However, the literature he recommends that I use suggests that QODBC should be loaded on each workstation. My query is, can't the server edition work, or do I have to purchase a driver for each workstation? Please explain.

Answer:

The server version of QODBC is not a driver you would install on a server, and multiple workstations would have access to it. QODBC is a client-side driver that would typically reside on the workstations. The server version of QODBC is for synchronizing SQL Server with QuickBooks data or for a web or intranet application. It is multi-threaded and can work with a service-based application. 

Question:

I am having issues connecting a Linked Server from my SQL Server to QuickBooks. I am getting the error "[QODBC] Unable to Open License File." I am using QODBC, which is available with QuickBooks Enterprise edition.

Answer:

QODBC Read-only edition for QuickBooks Enterprise does not include the QRemote License. So after 30 days, you cannot use QRemote. I suggest you purchase the latest QODBC license to see if it can solve the issue.
To use QODBC with SQL Server, you must use QRemote. You have to purchase a QODBC Server Edition License.
If you have QRemoteServer on a different machine and SQL Server on a Different machine, you may have to purchase a QRemote License. If you have QRemoteServer and SQL Server on one device, the QODBC Server License will be enough.

Question:

I have a developer doing most of the development work on his desktop computer. I have to test and verify his work on my personal desktop computer. I have a separate desktop machine where I run the software for my small business. Everything for the company is done on that one machine. I would need to purchase two licenses at 149 each since the license is per user, even though I need to run the software on two devices. Could you please confirm?

Answer:

You must purchase two licenses if you want to work with live data on both machines. You can continue your work with one license if your developer works with a sample business file. No QODBC License is required (if using a desktop-based/non-service-based application) when using the QuickBooks Sample company file. Your developer can work with sample files without licenses, and you can test their work on your machine with licenses.

Question:

I am a developer, and I recently purchased the QODBC server edition and am a little confused about licensing. I am running the QRemote server on my QuickBooks server and have also installed QODBC on the client machine. That will pull data from QuickBooks for the integration app we are creating. Which of these two servers does QODBC need to be activated on? I assume I do not need two licenses for this?

Also, I have a development/test environment setup that mirrors the production configuration (QRemote running on a development QuickBooks server and QODBC client running on a development machine). Do I need a separate license for this? Typically, most components allow you to install a production installation and a development/test installation under the same license. Still, I don't see a way to do this with the QODBC product. Is there any way you can provide me with a development license key?
I have a command-line application running on the client that calls QODBC using the DSN for QRemote. The command-line application connects fine when I invoke it manually from the command line. However, when I run the command-line application as a scheduled task, I get this error:
ERROR [S0000] [QODBC] QODBC Server Edition License Required

Answer:

Machine A (running Scheduled Task): Requires QODBC Server Edition
Machine B (having QuickBooks & QRemoteServer): Requires QODBC Desktop (QRemote License)
The application runs as a service when you execute any application from Windows Scheduler. Even though you have a Bat/command line utility as it's invoked by a Service-based application, i.e., Windows scheduler, the actual owner is the service. A 
QODBC Server Edition license is required if you use a service-based application or MS SQL Web Server.

Question:

We need to import QuickBooks data into MS SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2012 (we have both versions), so we have some questions:
1. I am assuming we need to purchase the QODBC Server Edition since our SQL Server is 64-bit. Can you please confirm?
2. If we purchase the server edition, I assume we can connect to QuickBooks using SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) to import data into SQL Server. Is this correct?

Answer:

When the machine uses services like a web server, PHP, or MS SQL Server and connects to QRemote/QODBC needs a Server Edition license.
If you are connecting remotely, one that runs such services needs a Server Edition License.
Another one is QRemoteServer; it requires a QODBC License (could be Read-only or read-write).
SQL Server machine: QODBC Server Edition
QuickBooks machine: QODBC Desktop Read Write Edition - for QRemote

Question:

Will my QODBC license for 2014 work with QuickBooks 2015?

Answer:

QODBC License for 2014 works with QuickBooks versions 2002-2014. Our licensing is backward compatible but is not upward compatible (meaning this current version will not work with QuickBooks 2015, 2016, etc.)

Question:

What is the difference between Desktop Edition and Server Edition?

Answer:

Read/Write  Edition (for extracting data out of QuickBooks and pushing data into QuickBooks for updating or creating new records, synchronizing data)

Question:

Where is the QODBC Server Edition installed, and where is the QRemote client installed?

Answer:

Machine A: QODBC License Server Edition: This machine runs service-based applications such as SQL Server, Windows Service-based application, PHP, WebServer, etc. This machine has QODBC, a service-based application, but does NOT have QuickBooks.

Machine B:  QRemote License or QODBC RO/RW License. This machine has QRemoteServer, QODBC, and QuickBooks.

Question:

 Hello, we have a 32-bit server running QuickBooks 13.0 with 20 users and an MS 2010 Access database with 25 users trying to connect the two. We purchased the read-only version as we don't need back-and-forth capabilities. Our users connect via terminal services to the Access database. We have Qobdc configured and working on my TS session, but each user uses MS Access, not QuickBooks. Will we need the Server version for each user to be able to run queries against QuickBooks and in their own TS session?

Answer:

You will not need a Server Edition License. A read-only license will work. ( If they have QuickBooks Enterprise, they would not need the RO License, either.
You can install QODBC on the 32-bit  server, which has QuickBooks.
The user can log in to the server using the TS Session.
MS Access (32-bit) can be linked to QODBC/QuickBooks Data and perform read operations.

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I am unable to activate/Deactivate the currently installed version. I am logged in as Administrator, with admin rights, and right-clicking on the Setup and selecting "Run As Administrator" does not change the result.

You do not have Sufficient Permissions. Please run the QODBC Setup Screen as Administrator. Also, make sure your current user has a password and try again.

Solution 1: Try from the Data Source. 

Click  Start -- > All Programs -- > QODBC Driver for use with QuickBooks  -- > Configure QODBC Data Source.

Alternative: The 32-bit ODBC manager can be found at C:\windows\sysWOW64\odbcad32.exe.

Switch to System DSN -- Click QuickBooks Data -- Click Configure. These will open the QODBC Setup Screen.

Switch to the Activate/Deactivate window and try again. 

Solution 2: Your Administrator account should have a password. Please set a password for your Administrator Account and try again by right-clicking on the QODBC Setup Screen and selecting "Run As Administrator."

Tags: Sufficient Permissions, Permission, Administrator, Admin