Quicken error OL-226 occurs while downloading bank transactions or adding a bank account. Error code OL-226 usually occurs when a bank sends a file that has a problem, the VPN is also running, etc. In this article, we will discuss the causes and steps to solve.
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Causes for Quicken Error OL-226
- VPN can cause this problem
- Bank connectivity problem
- Temporary failure of bank server
Things to do before starting with the troubleshooting steps
1. Create Quicken Data File Backup
We recommend that you make a Quicken file backup before taking any troubleshooting steps because if a fallback happens between the process, you can go back to the same location. To make a backup:
- Open Quicken
- Go to Backup & Restore > Backup Quicken Files.
- Click on Back Up Now
2. Quicken Update to Latest Version
- Open Quicken
- Go to Help > Check for Updates
- If an update is available for installation, click Yes to launch it.
5 Easy Ways to Fix Quicken Error OL-226
Method 1: Refresh account information online
- Click on Accounts (on the left)
- Once the account register is opened, click on the gear icon in the top right with the drop-down menu
- Then click on Update Now (Ctrl + Alt + U)
- The next screen prompts you to enter a secure or bank password
- Then click on Update Now
- Now try to update the accounts again
Method 2: Wait 24-48 business hours
After trying the above method, please wait at least 24-48 business hours. It could be a temporary server failure problem with the bank. You can try to update the account after 24-48 hours, but if the same problem occurs again, please follow the steps below.
Method 3: Cancel Online Payment
If you get this error code when sending an online payment, be sure to cancel it.
- Go to Tools > Online Center
- Select the financial institution you are paying from online (see an image below)
- Then click on the Payments tab
- Select the payment and click on Cancel Payment
- If you request it, click Yes to cancel the payment
Method 4: Deactivate an account
You may need to deactivate an account to fix this error. Deactivating an account does not result in loss of data.
- Go to Tools > List of Accounts (Ctrl + A)
- You can now click Edit on the account that is causing this problem
- Select the Online Services tab
- then click deactivate
- Now click Yes to confirm
- Then click on OK and Done
Method 5: Reactivate the Deactivated Account
- Go to Tools > Add an Account.
- Then select the type of account like Cheque, Savings, etc.
- Now click on Advanced Configuration (in the lower-left corner)
- Now type the name of your bank/financial institution
- Then click on Next
- Select an appropriate connection method and click Next
- Now enter the bank username and password
- then connect. click on
- Now Quicken starts searching your bank accounts
- Once you see the list of your accounts, it is time to reactivate the account(s)
- Instead of re-adding accounts, you have to link them to an existing account in Quicken (see an image below)
- Then click on Next and Finish
Conclusion
After following all the above methods, you will no longer face Quicken error code OL-226 but if it still exists, then you can talk to our experts for a quick fix. Call us or leave us your message.