Click the type of account you want to set up.Set Up an Account for Online Banking (Direct Connect) If you already have a Quicken ID, click “SIGN IN” under “Already have an account?” and sign in. If you don’t currently have a Quicken ID, you will need to create one.įill in the information to set up your Quicken ID and link your data file. When you set up an account for online banking, Quicken requires you to link your Quicken data file to a Quicken ID. Link Your Quicken Data File to Your Quicken ID Choose Help > Quicken Help and search for Back Up for backup instructions. IMPORTANT: We recommend that you back up your Quicken Data File before setting up online banking accounts for the first time. Please contact your financial institution to verify your Direct Connect login information. For Direct Connect, they may be different. Personal Identification Number (PIN) or passwordįor Quicken Web Connect/Express Web Connect accounts, use the same customer ID and PIN/password as your financial institution website.Schedule An Appointment External link opens in a new windowīefore you set Quicken to download transactions you may need to contact your financial institution (FI) for the following information:.