What Is a QuickBooks Web Connector?

The Web Connector facilitates ease of communication between QuickBooks and other applications.

There are about two dozen different free applications that expand the use of your QuickBooks software to include performing functions outside the normal day-to-day operations of QuickBooks accounting procedures. The Web Connector is one of those.

Function

QuickBooks Web Connector is a free software application that facilitates the communication between your QuickBooks software and other applications that integrate with QuickBooks. These applications include third-party software for e-commerce, industry-specific needs and more.

History

QuickBooks Web Connector has existed since 2002, when QuickBooks started having more and more third-party software companies cooperate with making software that was more QuickBooks compatible. In early 2002, more and more smaller businesses were making their presence known on the Internet and needed a way to be able to conduct business online. The Web Connector allowed orders placed online to be downloaded and automatically entered into the QuickBooks company files.

Installation

Depending on which of the third-party software you choose to use, the installation may take hours. QuickBooks information relevant to that particular third-party software package is automatically entered into the third-party software. This information includes the items, customers, vendors, price lists and more.

References

• Service Side Kick: QuickBooks Integration Help Section Video
• Intuit Marketplace: QuickBooks Web Connector
• Network Solutions: E-Commerce QuickBooks Integration Setup