{"id":15041,"date":"2020-11-25T09:45:55","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T09:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synder.com\/help\/?p=15041"},"modified":"2026-06-08T15:46:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T15:46:28","slug":"how-to-make-sure-that-your-synchronization-is-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/synder.com\/help\/how-to-make-sure-that-your-synchronization-is-running\/","title":{"rendered":"Why QuickBooks Desktop Transactions Stay \u201cScheduled\u201d and How Auto-Sync Works"},"content":{"rendered":"
This article explains why QuickBooks Desktop transactions may stay in the “Scheduled”<\/strong> status in Synder. Read it before reconnecting or reinstalling anything.<\/p>\n Use this article if your QuickBooks Desktop transactions are stuck in the sync queue instead of moving to “Synced.”<\/strong><\/p>\n This article applies only to QuickBooks Desktop sync through the Synder Connector<\/strong>. It does not cover QuickBooks Online, Xero, transactions that already show an error\/failed status, or first-time QuickBooks Desktop connection setup.<\/p>\n The \u201cScheduled\u201d<\/strong> status means transactions are already in the sync queue, waiting for the Synder Connector to process them.<\/p>\n With QuickBooks Desktop, auto-sync works differently than QuickBooks Online or Xero. QuickBooks Desktop is installed locally on your computer or server, so Synder cannot send transactions directly to your accounting system.<\/p>\n Instead, Synder uses the Synder Connector app to pass transactions to your open QuickBooks Desktop company file.<\/p>\n As a result, the Synder Connector can only process transactions when the required apps are running and a stable connection is available.<\/p>\n The Synder Connector checks whether there are transactions waiting to be synced and sends them to QuickBooks Desktop.<\/p>\n The Synder Connector processes transactions one by one. Therefore, QuickBooks Desktop sync may take longer than QuickBooks Online or Xero, especially when syncing a large batch of transactions.<\/p>\n For better performance, we recommend syncing transactions in batches of 100\u2013200<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Before reconnecting or reinstalling anything, check the local QuickBooks Desktop sync setup:<\/p>\n The fix is working when transactions start moving from \u201cScheduled\u201d<\/strong> to \u201cSynced\u201d<\/strong> and the sync queue continues processing.<\/p>\n Still, if transactions remain \u201cScheduled\u201d<\/strong> after the checks above, use the guide that matches your case.<\/p>\n Follow this guide: Quick Fix Guide: Troubleshooting Your QuickBooks Desktop Connector<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n It covers Connector-specific issues: launch problems, blank screens, invalid access key errors, administrator mode, antivirus interference, and reinstallation.<\/p>\n Follow this guide: What Should I Do if Auto-Sync Gets Disabled?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Use it to check whether Auto-sync was disabled, your accounting company was disconnected, or Auto-sync needs to be re-enabled.<\/p>\n Follow this guide: How to Connect QuickBooks Desktop to Synder Connector<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Use it to reconnect QuickBooks Desktop to Synder, activate the Connector with the access key, and complete the reconnection flow.<\/p>\n After reconnecting, return to Platform Transactions and sync a few transactions to test the connection. If successful, continue syncing the remaining transactions in batches of 100\u2013200.<\/p>\n If transactions remain \u201cScheduled\u201d<\/strong> after you complete the checks and follow the matching guides, contact the Synder Support Team.<\/p>\n To help us investigate faster, please include:<\/p>\n Reach out to the Synder Team via email with any questions you have \u2014 we\u2019re always happy to help you!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What \u201cScheduled\u201d means How QuickBooks Desktop auto-sync works What to check first How to confirm it worked If transactions are still Scheduled If the Synder Connector does not open, shows a blank screen, or displays an invalid access key If Auto-sync is turned off or the connection shows \u201cDisconnected\u201d \/ \u201cConnection lost\u201d If QuickBooks Desktop […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2233,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":"","_ppma_block_editor_authors":""},"categories":[2,370,369,362],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[338],"class_list":["post-15041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-get-started","category-overview-pt","category-transaction-recording-per-transaction","category-synder-dashboard"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat \u201cScheduled\u201d means<\/strong><\/h2>\n
How QuickBooks Desktop auto-sync works<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/figure>\nWhat to check first<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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How to confirm it worked<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nIf transactions are still Scheduled<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If the Synder Connector does not open, shows a blank screen, or displays an invalid access key<\/strong><\/h3>\n
If Auto-sync is turned off or the connection shows \u201cDisconnected\u201d \/ \u201cConnection lost\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n
If QuickBooks Desktop needs to be reconnected to the Synder Connector<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Still need help?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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