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blog/250831-deprecation-quickbooks-desktop-changes-to-sync-schedule.md

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+title: "2026-01-10: QuickBooks Desktop syncs now restricted to user-defined schedules"
+date: "2025-08-15"
+tags: ["Deprecation"]
+authors: dcoplowe
+---
+
+On **January 10, 2026**, we will deprecate the current behavior where data is synced immediately after a QuickBooks Desktop company is linked. Going forward, all syncs, including the initial fetch, will only run during the timeframes explicitly allowed by the customer’s sync schedule.
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+This change follows the release of our [improved QuickBooks Desktop Link flow](/updates/250831-quickbooks-desktop-improved-scheduling-and-reduced-disruption), which introduces configurable sync schedules. The update is designed to minimize disruption by ensuring the Intuit Web Connector only runs at times defined by the customer.
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+Under the new behavior:
+- **Fetch on first link will no longer run immediately** after linking. It will wait until the next permitted sync window.
+- **All future syncs** will also respect the user-defined sync schedule, including any custom hours or pauses they configure.
+
+## Action required
+
+This change **does not affect existing QuickBooks Desktop connections** — their current sync schedules will remain in place. However, from **January 10, 2026**, users will be able to configure a sync schedule of their choosing, including pausing or adjusting sync times.
+
+To prepare for this change:
+
+- Ensure your application logic accounts for potential delays in data availability after a new QuickBooks Desktop connection is established.
+- Notify your customers that they will have full control over when syncing occurs, including options to pause syncing or define active sync windows.
+- If you'd like to adopt this behavior early, you can enable it via the Portal under [**Developers > API deprecations**](https://app.codat.io/developers/api-deprecations) by toggling **"Improved QuickBooks Desktop Link flow."**
+
+## Expected impact if no action is taken
+
+If no action is taken by **January 10, 2026**, new QuickBooks Desktop connections may appear inactive or missing data immediately after linking. Since initial and ongoing syncs will only run during the customer’s defined schedule, any assumptions that data will be available immediately may lead to broken workflows, delayed data processing, or incorrect user messaging.

blog/250831-quickbooks-desktop-improved-scheduling-and-reduced-disruption.md

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+title: "Improved QuickBooks Desktop Link flow"
+date: "2025-08-31"
+tags: ["Product", "Update", "Link"]
+authors: dcoplowe
+---
+
+We’ve updated the QuickBooks Desktop Link flow to provide clearer guidance on how the **Intuit Web Connector** works and to reduce disruption to your customers' day‑to‑day operations.
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+## What's new?
+
+![Screenshot showing the Connection Management SDK landing page before and after the change, with the old title 'Manage connections' replaced by the new title 'Manage connected accounts'.](/img/updates/2025-08-15-quickbooks-desktop-improved-scheduling-and-reduced-disruption.png)
+
+By default, data now syncs **7pm–7am, Monday to Friday and weekends**. This schedule is designed to **allow users to continue using QuickBooks Desktop while the Intuit Web Connector is running**.
+
+Users can also:
+- **Set custom sync schedules** to suit their workflow.
+- **Pause syncing for 24 hours** when they need to temporarily minimize activity.
+
+> **Note:** There is no impact for customers who have already connected their QuickBooks Desktop company, their current sync schedule will remain unchanged. However, they’ll be able to configure their own sync schedules starting **January 10, 2026**.
+
+## Who is this relevant for?
+
+This update is relevant for clients whose customers use our QuickBooks Desktop Link flow, especially those who need to minimize disruption during office hours when QuickBooks is in active use.
+
+## How to get started?
+
+This update will **automatically be enabled on January 10, 2026**, but you can turn it on earlier by going to [**Developers > API deprecations**](https://app.codat.io/developers/api-deprecations) in the Portal and enabling **"Improved QuickBooks Desktop Link flow"**.  
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+If your customers want to adjust their sync settings or pause syncing, they can do so directly within Link.