The Quicken ID is a universal access ID for online connected services and registration. With a Quicken ID in Quicken, you can:

• Download transactions directly from your bank into Quicken
• Pay your bills online directly from Quicken
• Using Quicken on Mobile and Web
• Snap and store receipts on your phone and sync to Quicken desktop
• Receive email and text alerts
• Get notified in-product when a free update is available
• Access Quicken Support & Quicken Community.

You need your Quicken ID to access any Quicken connected service, such as the Quicken Cloud. The Quicken Cloud is a free subscription* service that connects and integrates your financial institutions, your computer, and your mobile devices so you can manage your money and make strong financial decisions anytime, anywhere.

• How do I get started?

  You'll be asked to create your Quicken ID when you use Quicken for the first time. Your Quicken ID is mandatory to access to all the features.

  * Your free subscription to the Quicken Cloud ends on April 30, 2017. We'll notify you in-product when that date draws near, and offer you an easy upgrade path to extend your subscription.

• Am I required to setup a Quicken ID?

  Yes, it is mandatory to set up your Quicken ID to access Quicken.

• Is the Quicken ID secure?

  Rest assured, Quicken uses industry standard bank-level encryption to keep your information safe.

• Do I have to pay to setup a Quicken ID?

  No. Quicken does not charge its customers for using the software to download online transactions or to pay bills online through your financial institution.

• I already have a Quicken.com, investing.quicken.com ID and Quicken ID. Do I still need to create a Quicken ID?

  No. You can use the same Quicken ID.

• Can I use my Quicken Cloud ID as my new Quicken ID?

  No. The Quicken Cloud ID will only work with Quicken 2013.

  You’ll need to setup a new Quicken ID to use with Quicken desktop and mobile devices. (However, you can use the same email address you used with your Quicken 2013 Quicken Cloud ID when setting up your Quicken ID for latest Quicken version.)

• When I create a Quicken ID, Is my financial information automatically connected to the cloud?

  No. At Quicken, we place the highest importance on respecting and protecting the privacy of our customers. Our most important asset is our relationship with you. We want you to feel comfortable and confident when using our products and services. Therefore, we want to share with you the principles that govern our information practices and other privacy aspects of our Quicken software products and services.

• Where is my Quicken ID saved?

  Your Quicken ID is saved as part of your personal data file. If you make a backup or save your data file to another location, your Quicken ID will be saved too.

• Do I have to setup a Quicken ID to update my Quicken software?

  It is recommended to setup a Quicken ID if you want to update your Quicken software. This will allow you to get notifications of updates via One Step Update (OSU) and download updates directly from Quicken.