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Connecting QuickBooks Desktop with Gaviti
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The QuickBooks Web Connector is a useful tool for businesses that use QuickBooks Desktop and Gaviti. It allows for the exchange of data between QuickBooks and Gaviti. The Web Connector can be used to export data, as well as schedule regular updates between the two.

To use the QuickBooks Web Connector, you must have QuickBooks Desktop (Pro, Premier or Enterprise) and admin permission in both QuickBooks and Gaviti. It is important to note that the QuickBooks Web Connector is only available with QuickBooks Desktop versions 2016 and above. If you meet these requirements, you can easily take advantage of the convenience and efficiency that the QuickBooks Web Connector provides.

To connect QuickBooks Desktop to the Gaviti application using the QuickBooks Web Connector:

  1. Obtain a .qwc file from the Gaviti application. This file will be used to establish the connection and set up the synchronization schedule.
    pay attention inside the .qwc file written the proper version of client connector. by default its: 12 (e.g. <?qbxml version="12.0"?>), change accordantly before load it.

  2. Open the QuickBooks Web Connector and click the "Add Application" button at the bottom right of the screen.

  3. Select the .qwc file provided by the Gaviti application.

  4. Check the "Auto-Run" box and set the desired synchronization frequency.

  5. Enter a password in the designated field.

  6. Click the "Update selected" button to manually run the first synchronization.

  7. Exit the QuickBooks Web Connector.

  8. In QuickBooks Desktop, go to Preferences and ensure that the Gaviti application is allowed to read the file and log in automatically. Note that the Gaviti application will only be pulling data and will not modify or delete any existing data.

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