How to fix QuickBooks error code 12031?

QuickBooks error code 12031 can be seen when updating your QBs desktop software to its latest version or can also occur due to the network timeout. As a consequence of such an error, the user might not be able to connect with your server. Moreover, when your firewall security system configuration isn’t set to the default or has some misconfiguration, such an error would occur. This error appears on the screen with the following error message: Error 12031: A network timeout that is preventing QuickBooks from accessing the server. If you are also facing such an error in QuickBooks, then make sure to read the post till the end. Or connect with our QuickBooks error support team at 1-888-351-0999 and they will provide you with instant support services.

What leads to such an error in QuickBooks?

The user can end up in this issue due to the following reasons:

The basic cause can be improper firewalls might be blocking the functioning of QuickBooks.
The user can also experience a similar issue if the internet connection is weak.
Another reason can be if the third-party antivirus could be causing havoc.
The user can also experience the issue if there is improper SSL settings can also lead to this error.

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Steps to fix the issue in QuickBooks

The user can try to get rid of such an error using the set of steps listed below.

The first step is to download the QuickBooks connection diagnostic tool.
After that, install it by clicking on the downloaded file and following the on-screen instructions.
The next step is to launch the tool by clicking the desktop icon.
In the test connectivity section, select the option to browse. You can find it beside the company files bar.
Once done with that choose the company file in which you were having the issue.
Also, click on the Test Connectivity button.
The repair will start immediately.
Wait for the process to end

We hope that the steps shared above might be of some help in eliminating this issue permanently in QuickBooks. However, if there is any query or if the user continues to come across the similar issue even after performing the steps above, then in that connecting with us at 1-888-351-0999 is recommended. We are a team of certified QuickBooks professionals who work round the clock in providing instant support services.