I need to migrate from Quickbooks 2021 not for profit desktop edition to online. Can I use the backup copy?

Yes, MFS61, we can use the backup copy to migrate your QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) data to QuickBooks Online (QBO).

Please note that the Export Your Company File to QuickBooks Online function is available if you're using QuickBooks Pro/Premier. However, if you're using QuickBooks Enterprise, you can press Ctrl + 1 on your keyboard to open the Product Information window, then press Ctrl + B + Q. After that, select OK to display the Export window, and click Get Started.

Given that you're using QBDT 2021, we can perform the migration using your backup file through the web-based migration tool. To access this, select the link for your QuickBooks version, click Get Started, and sign in with your Intuit Account. Here are the links for your QuickBooks version:

• QuickBooks Pro/Premier
• QuickBooks Enterprise

After signing in, follow these steps to upload your company file:

1. Select Select File and browse to the supported QuickBooks Desktop file you want to move. Note: You can only upload one file at a time.
2. Click Open to upload the file.
3. Once your file is uploaded, it will be automatically updated to the latest version of QuickBooks Desktop.
4. You'll then see an option to move to QuickBooks Online.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the migration process.

Regarding your question about a QuickBooks Online version for nonprofit organizations:  While there isn't a specific QuickBooks Online version exclusively for nonprofits, you can use any of the QBO versions and customize it for your nonprofit needs.

You might also find this article helpful for future references on how you can personalize your company info in QuickBooks Online: Get started with QuickBooks Online.

Keep us posted if you still need further assistance.

@MFS61 

Why do you have to switch to QB Online?