Thanks for joining on this thread, @Mark2929.

Let me share with you some details about receiving an email that you require to log back into your Intuit account in QuickBooks Desktop.

Intuit account (IA) is different from your QuickBooks Desktop and Payroll. IA is the account you use to access any of Intuit’s current and future products. An Intuit account ensures the following:

• An extra layer of security and protection.
• Access to edit and modify your information through a single account (same UserID and password) for every Intuit product you choose to use.
• Access to added features and benefits for Payroll, Payments, Time tracking, and more, which may require an extra layer of security.

Even if you save your IA Primary Admin credentials, the QBDT file will still require you to log back in every 180 days. This way, QuickBooks will notify you that you're the admin. 

With this, I'd suggest logging in to your IA by following the steps below. 

1. Click the email, then enter your credentials.
2. Tap OK. 
3. Choose You’re the admin, then enter a password and email.
4. Hit Sign In. 

For the detailed steps, check out this article: Intuit account – Why now for QuickBooks Desktop?

Let me route you to these helpful articles about different emails that Intuit used and handling business information. 

• Is this email I received a legitimate communication from Intuit?
• Account Management

Always feel free to click the Reply button below if you have other questions about accessing your company file in QuickBooks. I'm always a few clicks away.