How to Fix QuickBooks POS Socket Error 10060

QuickBooks Desktop helps users manage cash flow, generate financial reports, and pay bills. QuickBooks POS handles business transactions like customer monitoring and inventory. These two programs are connected through the Financial Exchange.

The procedure to connect the two programs is easy, but users can experience errors. QuickBooks error code 10060 is one such error that arises when QB POS fails to create the required accounts.

POS Socket Error 10060 is a connection timeout issue occurring during debit/credit processing. This issue arises when the active connection is missing. Here is the message displayed during the error code 10060:

Error 10060: QuickBooks POS Could Not Create Some Necessary Accounts

Due to the severity of this issue, it needs to be resolved quickly. Without creating the needed accounts, users cannot access Financial Exchange.

Key Symptoms of POS Socket Error 10060 in QuickBooks

QuickBooks POS Socket Error 10060 interrupts Financial Exchange and system operations. Here is the list of the symptoms witnessed with the occurrence of the error:

• The system hangs or crashes while in use.
• Keyboard and mouse commands fail to respond.
• QuickBooks does not work smoothly.
• Payroll and QuickBooks updates suddenly discontinued.
• Windows performance becomes poor and slow.
• The company file becomes unreachable.

Possible Reasons for QuickBooks POS Socket Error 10060

• Trying the first financial transaction with an actively running account in QuickBooks POS.
• Not signed in as Administrator. Inadequate admin privileges restrict account creation in POS.
• Financial Exchange fails to locate the right account between QB POS and QuickBooks.
• The account is created incorrectly or includes brackets.

Effective Solutions to Fix QuickBooks POS Socket Error 10060

QuickBooks POS error 10060 restricts account generation and prevents Financial Exchange. Resolving the issue requires implementing the following solution:

1. Check and Re-establish the Socket Connection
   • Begin by checking the network socket connection. An unstable or poorly connected socket often gives rise to the issue 10060. Hence, it is crucial to ensure the network socket is properly connected prior to moving forward.
     • Verify whether the socket is linked or not.
     • Fix the socket connection.
     • Attempt reconnection.
     • Move to the next step if the solution fails to work.
2. Disable or Configure Security Software
   • Antivirus or firewall limitations can restrict the QuickBooks Desktop POS from connecting. Deactivate them temporarily to confirm if they are restricting the Financial Exchange procedure.
     • Disable the security software together with Windows Firewall.
     • Try the transaction once more.
     • Verify if the issue is fixed.
3. Resolve Conflicts with Multiple Workstations
   • Several workstations accessing card transactions together can trigger socket issues. Set up one system to manage all the credit and debit card entries to resolve the issue.
     • Here are the steps to fix conflicts with several workstations:
       • Head to the “Edit” section.
       • Now, click the “Preferences” section and then select the “Company” tab.
       • Choose the “Communication Setup” option.
       • Choose the option “Use this computer for all credit and debit card transactions”.
       • Click the “Save” button, close and open QuickBooks POS once more.
       • Head to the “Tools” section and click the tab “User Information”.
       • In case the WS-EFT server is displayed, choose the “Process the card” option.
4. Create a New POS Data File
   • A corrupted and damaged company data file often triggers socket issues. Prepare a new POS data file and connect the merchant services again to check if the issue exists.
     • Head to the “File” option.
     • Now, click “Company Data”.
     • Next, click the “New” button.
     • Add a name like “Test” for the new file.
     • Head to the “Edit” option and click the “Preferences” tab.
     • Now, click the “Company” tab.
     • Next, click the “Merchant Service” tab.
     • Add needed details and click the “Save” button.
     • Open “Tools” and click the “User Information” tab.
     • Try processing a transaction in POS once more.
5. Fix EFT Server Issues
   • QuickBooks Error 10060 means the EFT server connection has timed out or is taking a long time to respond. Here are the steps to fix the EFT server issues:
     • Review the Internet Connection
       • Ensure the internet connection is strong and reliable.
       • Start the modem or router again if required.
     • Confirm the EFT Server Status
       • Open the “Control Panel” and click the “Administrative Tools” option.
       • Now, click the “Services” option.
       • Confirm QBPOS Authorization Service and QuickBooks Database Manager vXX.
       • Verify both services are running and configured to Automatic.
     • Change Security Settings and Firewall
       • Include the EFT and QuickBooks POS server as allowed firewall ports.
       • Include ports 443, 563, 52024–52050.
       • Deactivate the antivirus temporarily to check.
     • Verify Server and Workstation Configuration
       • Check that the server runs the EFT service.
       • Check port settings and IP address.
     • Verify the DNS and Proxy Settings
       • Head to the “Internet Options” tab.
       • Click the “Connections” tab and then the “LAN Settings” tab.
       • Now, unselect the option “Use a proxy server” if not needed.
       • Clear DNS using:
     • Restart the EFT and POS services.
       • Shut down QuickBooks POS.
       • Reboot QBPOS services and the EFT Server Program.
       • Open the POS and check a transaction.
     • Fix or Reinstall the EFT Server Program
       • Head to the “Control Panel” and click the “Programs” tab.
       • Now, click the “QuickBooks POS EFT server.
       • Choose the “Repair” option.
       • In case the issue persists, uninstall the EFT server program and then reinstall it.

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