Ports, files (with location) for firewall configuration in POS

Windows firewall plays a vital role in the communication of QuickBooks Point of Sale company data between the server and client workstation. If the firewall blocks the access of connectivity, Point of Sale automatically configures the firewall for you. If it fails, manual configuration may be needed for third-party security, firewall ports, and files.

When security programs block QuickBooks Point of Sale ports, the following processes can be interrupted:

Electronic Funds Transfer - Intuit Merchant Service credit card processing.

Database Server Manager - (Server installation only) Ability to connect and write to company file

Intuit Entitlement Service - Product license and user validation.

QuickBooks Point of Sale (POS) Configure Computer Firewall Ports

Steps to allow access to the critical ports for QuickBooks POS software

Windows 10, 8.1, 8.0 and Windows 7

1.    Go to Control Panel.

Windows 8.1 and 8: Right-click the Windows button and select Control Panel.

Windows 7: Click Windows Start and select Control Panel.

2.    In the View by dropdown, select Small icons.

3.    Click the Windows Firewall.

4.    On the left side of the window, click Advanced Settings.

5.    On the left side of the window, click Outbound Rules.

6.    On the right side of the window, click New Rule.

7.    In the New Outbound Rule Wizard window, choose Port and click Next.

8.    Enter the necessary port numbers. (see Point of Sale Firewall ports table below)

Note: If a port is both TCP and UDP, you need to enter the port twice (once for TCP and once for UDP).

9.    Ensure to choose to Allow the Connection, click Next and name the new outbound rule.

10. When finished, click Inbound Rules on the left side of the window and follow the same process done with Outbound Rules.

11. Restart the computer and open Point of Sale.

Point of Sale Firewall ports, files, and location 

These are the necessary ports for Point of Sale firewall configuration

  

Port	Port Numbers
TCP(Incoming)	8040, 8443, 443, 2638, 46203, 46216 - 46220, 46225, 46228, 8024, 8025, 8035, 8036
UDP(Outgoing)	2638, 8024, 8035, 8036

Executable Files, Processes, and Paths 

See the table below for a list of ports and which program files access them. 

Default Port	Program File	When Accessed
443	EFTSvr.exe	Throughout operation Merchant Service transactions
8443	EFTSvr.exe	Throughout operation Merchant Service transactions
2638	DataImporter.exe EFTSvr.exe QBDBMgr.exe QBDBMgrN.exe QBPOSDBServiceEx.exe	Conversion from previous version Changing currently running database. Startup Detecting change to QBDatabases.ini Help > Manage my license Throughout operation
46203,46204	EFTSvr.exe QBDBMgrN.exe QBPOS.exe	Throughout operation Changing currently running database
8024, 8025	QBPOS.exe Setup.exe	Web installation License verification Throughout operation

File Locations

Note: In the following paths, XX is the highest number version you see.

Windows 10, 8, and 7 (64-bit):

File	Location
Eftsvr.exe (versions 9.0 and lower)	C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks POS XX\
DataImporter.exe	C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks POS XX\
QBPOS.exe	C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks POS XX\
QBPOSShell.exe (versions 10.0 and higher)	C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks POS XX\
QBDBMgr.exe	C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks POS XX\DatabaseServer\
QBDBMgrN.exe	C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks POS XX\DatabaseServer\
QBPOSDBService.exe	C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks POS XX\DatabaseServer\

Windows 10, 8, and 7 (32-bit):

File	Location
Eftsvr.exe (versions 9.0 and lower)	C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks POS XX\
DataImporter.exe	C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks POS XX\
QBPOS.exe	C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks POS XX\
QBPOSShell.exe (versions 10.0 and higher)	C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks POS XX\
QBDBMgr.exe	C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks POS XX\DatabaseServer\
QBDBMgrN.exe	C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks POS XX\DatabaseServer\
QBPOSDBService.exe	C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks POS XX\DatabaseServer\

 

For Help with Firewall Configuration (Issues)

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