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April 7, 2024
Question

moving from online back to QB desktop

  • April 7, 2024
  • 3 replies
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I had QB desktop for years then converted to online for years now am retired and want to move back to desktop just so I have my accounts secure for the next 4 years.   Help!

3 replies

Moderator
April 7, 2024

You've arrived at the right forum. I'm here to help you move your QuickBooks Online data to QuickBooks Desktop.

 

After exporting your data to QuickBooks Desktop, you will notice a change in the appearance. Get more info about what data does and doesn't export from QuickBooks Online.

 

First, download QuickBooks Desktop. If you haven't already, download and install QuickBooks Desktop on your computer. Then follow these steps:

 

  1. Open QuickBooks Desktop.
  2. Go to File and select Close Company. Leave QuickBooks Desktop open while you complete the rest of the steps.

 

Next, sign in to QuickBooks Online and download the migration tool.

 

  1. Sign in to the QuickBooks Online account you want to convert with a browser we support. Use your Intuit Account credentials.
  2. Select the URL and replace anything after /app/ with exportqbodatatoqbdt.  The URL should say https://app.qbo.intuit.com/app/exportqbodatatoqbdt. Then select Enter on your keyboard. Other support task links won't work during this process.
  3. You'll see Export Overview. Read the Export Overview. You can print out it if you'd like. Click Get Started.
  4. Select the Download tool to download the QuickBooks Desktop migration tool.
  5. Once you download the tool, launch the tool to install it and select Next.
  6. Accept the terms in the license agreement and select Next.
  7. Choose Complete as the type of setup, then Next.
  8. Pick Install, then Finish.

 

For detailed information on the steps, refer to this article: Move your QuickBooks Online data to QuickBooks Desktop.

 

I'm adding this article you can use in the future: Move lists and balances from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop.

 

Feel free to post here again if you have further QuickBooks-related concerns. We are available 24/7 to lend a hand with each of your queries. Stay safe!

New Member
July 4, 2024

Does this still work? I get an outdated link notice when I try it.

Level 5
July 4, 2024

@FrustratedIntuser 

Yes. Which QB Desktop year version do you have?

Level 5
April 8, 2024

@sherbug1 

Which QB Desktop year version do you have?

New Member
July 5, 2026

I went to online a few months ago. I hate it. It’s very confusing. Want to go back to desktop!

SIAB
Level 2
July 6, 2026

@cschill Which QB Desktop year version did you use?

New Member
July 6, 2026

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