What is F1 blocking?

Hello there, @adminpmb.

I understand how frustrating it can be to encounter an issue like "F1 blocking" while trying to update your bank account information, especially when important financial tasks depend on it. Rest assured, this kind of issue can typically be resolved by pinpointing the problem and following some troubleshooting steps, which I’ll outline to help you move forward.

F1 blocking refers to FI (Financial Institution) blocking. Let’s start by checking your bank’s website to determine if the issue originates there. This will help us confirm whether the problem is related to the bank’s connectivity, authorization settings, or any restrictions on your account that might be affecting the update process in QuickBooks Online.

Here's how:

1. Hover your mouse over All apps and choose Bank transactions.
2. Click Link account to check the listed URL but don't add an account.
   
   
    

   

   
    
3. Search for your bank's name.
4. Copy the listed URL of your bank.
5. Sign in to your bank's website using the copied URL.

If you're able to successfully log in, that’s an indication that there likely isn’t a significant issue on the bank’s end. Once logged in, take the following steps to verify any potential issues further:

1. Check for messages, notifications, or alerts in your account.
2. Look for any display issues while navigating the website, as these could prevent QuickBooks from downloading new transactions.
3. Review any announcements on your bank’s website about updated security requirements.

If everything looks good, go back to QuickBooks and update your bank account again.

Refer to this resource if you come across any other error messages while updating your bank account. It provides explanations and troubleshooting steps to resolve them: Troubleshoot and fix banking errors.

I hope these steps help you resolve the issue. If the problem continues, feel free to reach out again for further support. Updating your bank account is important, and we’re here to provide any additional help you may need to get things back on track.