QuickBooks POS socket error 10060 connection timed out is a connection timeout issue and is usually associated with the payment process. Whenever the user tries to complete a transaction through a credit or debit card, the information needs to be authenticated over an active Internet connection. Without this connection, the user will always get an error. If there is an issue with connectivity or the configuration is incorrect, the connection will be time out.
Causes QuickBooks POS Socket Error 10060
Many different reasons affect your point of sale functionality. The 3 major causes have been listed below:
- The Internet connection is not working or the socket is not connected.
- Security software blocking network connection.
- Problems with the EFT server program.
How to Fix QuickBooks POS Socket Error 10060
As said already there is more than one problem that is created by socket error 10060. Thus there can be multiple solutions that will help you fix the “connection to service socket failed” error. Just follow the simple resolution process and you will be able to get rid of the QuickBooks POS socket error 10060.
Solution 1: The socket is Not Connected
- First, let’s deal with this issue as it is the most common one.
- Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and ask them if your network is working properly.
- Also, tell them that you’re using QuickBooks and you want to allow all the ports that QB needs access to.
- The second thing that you would want to do is check if your socket is connected.
- If for some reason you have a loose socket or the socket is not connected at all then do the same.
- Verify if this has solved your error.
Solution 2: Security Software Blocking Network Connection
- Sometimes, security software such as a firewall can view the connection being made by QuickBooks as a threat.
- In such situations, the network connection is blocked by the security software.
- To test this out, simply disable all security software available on your system including the Windows firewall.
- Try to authenticate the transaction once again.
- If the transaction is authenticated and does not throw any error, then you’ve successfully identified the problem and resolved it.
- Later you can add the ports QuickBooks requires to exceptions for firewall software and enable them.
Solution 3: Problems with the EFT Server Program
- The EFT server program is used for connecting and authenticating the transaction.
- Use the steps provided below:
- Open QuickBooks POS
- Select Tools from the top menu bar
- Click on User Information
- Most probably, the WS-EFT server won’t be listed because of which the transaction isn’t authenticated
- In the user information window, check all the settings.
- Enter the correct settings for the server that you’re trying to authenticate the transaction through.
Our QB technical agents can guide you through the proper setup of the software and resolve errors such as QuickBooks POS socket error 10060 connection timed out. Our team is available round the clock to assist you with both the software and hardware of your QB POS system. To know more, feel free to contact the QuickBooks POS consultant team.
FAQ’s
When I disable the firewall, I can use the service. I still want to use the service without disabling the firewall. How can I achieve this?
To do so, you need to define specific rules for the Windows firewall through the Advanced Firewall settings section. Set both inbound and outbound rules for the application.
