Fix Error: The Attempt to Login with the Username Admin Failed
Tags: quickbooks, errors
Published: 2022-07-20 07:22:43

Due to its robustness, QuickBooks has helped businesses and accountants achieve their goals quickly and effectively. However, a user using the QuickBooks Desktop program may experience significant mistakes in addition to its wide-ranging applications. When using QuickBooks Desktop, one such error often involves the user being unable to log in to a Company file. 

The pop-up error message '[The attempt to log in with the username Admin failed](https://qbsenterprisesupport.com/the-attempt-to-login-with-the-user-name-admin-failed/)' is typically displayed along with such errors. Read this section carefully if you want to understand this topic better.


**The triggers lead to 'The attempt to log in with the username Admin failed' error.**

The attempt to log in with the username Admin failed issue in QuickBooks may appear while using QuickBooks Desktop for a variety of reasons. The following are some of the main causes that could result in this error:

•	You are logging into the company file using remote access and haven't logged out from the previous session that you were working on.
•	There is a network problem caused by an electrical fault.
•	You've used this username to sign in before on another system.

### Methods to rectify the error 'The attempt to log in with the username Admin failed'

By this point, you must be well aware of the error and the different factors that can contribute to it. Let's move on to the effective strategies we can use to fix Error: The Attempt to Login with the User Name Admin Failed problem. To correct this error, adhere to the steps listed below.

**Method 1: Use the QuickBooks Tool Hub**

The [QuickBooks Tool Hub](https://qbsenterprisesupport.com/quickbooks-tool-hub/) is a feature-rich tool that can locate and effectively fix a wide range of errors and associated problems in QuickBooks Desktop software. You can resolve the problem code you received when attempting to get into your QuickBooks account by running this utility. Follow the instructions in the lines that follow in order to run this software:

•	Install QuickBooks Tool Hub after downloading it from the official Website of Intuit.
•	Launch the QuickBooks Tool Hub after installation.
•	Afterward, hit on the 'Quick Fix my Program' button under the 'Program Problems' menu.
•	The procedure might require some time.
•	Once you're done, check to see if the issue has been fixed while opening the Company file.
•	You are instructed to proceed to the next method if the error still occurs.
 
**Method 2: Click on 'Forgot my password’ option**

If you're using QuickBooks Desktop as an administrator and you've forgotten your password, you can reset it by choosing the "I forgot my password" option.

**Method 3:  Restore the Recent Backup of the Company File**

You can restore the company file by restoring your backup. You must adhere to the following procedures in order to restore the backup:

•	First of all, head to the 'File' menu.
•	Then, choose the 'Open or Restore Company' option under the 'File' menu.
•	Afterward, hit on the 'Restore a backup copy’ option.
•	Hit on 'Next.'
•	Choose 'Local backup' and again hit on the 'Next' button.
•	Now navigate to and choose the location of the .qbb company file backup.
•	Once you are there, hit on 'Open' after choosing the file.

The login error code 'The attempt to log in with the user name Admin failed' should be resolved by reading this article and using the procedures described herein. 

On the other hand, if the botheration still continues, we advise you to contact our toll-free helpline i.e., 1-800-761-1787 to avail help from our [QuickBooks error support](https://qbsenterprisesupport.com/quickbooks-error-support/) team.