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WCOC
October 15, 2022
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I want to move my online account to a desktop account

  • October 15, 2022
  • 2 replies
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How do I move my online version to desktop? I want to move my quickbooks online account to a desktop account


2 replies

Rubielyn_J
Rubielyn_J
Level 8
October 15, 2022

I'm here to provide the steps on how to move your QuickBooks Online data to Desktop, @WCOC.

 

Take note that when you things will look different after you export your data to QuickBooks Desktop. To learn more about this, you can check out this article: Get more info about what data does and doesn't export from QuickBooks Online.

 

Once you're ready, first thing we need to do is to download and install QuickBooks Desktop. If you don't have a license to QuickBooks Desktop, you can download the QuickBooks Desktop File Restoration Tool for this process. In QuickBooks, proceed to File and select Close Company. Leave QuickBooks Desktop open while you complete the rest of the steps.

 

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

 

  1. Log in to the QuickBooks Online account you want to convert using a supported web browser. 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 an Export Overview Window. Read the Export Overview. You can print out it if you'd like. Select Get Started.
  4. Click Download tool to download the QuickBooks Desktop migration tool.
  5. Once you download the tool, launch it to install and choose Next.
  6. Accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next.
  7. Choose Complete as the type of setup, then Next.
  8. Select Install, then Finish.

 

Once done, complete the process by following Steps 3 to 5 in this article: Move your QuickBooks Online data to QuickBooks Desktop. 

 

If you wish to cancel your QBO account after moving the data to QuickBooks Desktop, you can utilize this resource for the detailed info: Cancel your QuickBooks Online subscription or trial.

 

Feel free to leave a comment below if you have further concerns with moving your QuickBooks Online data to QuickBooks Desktop. I'm always around to help. Keep safe!

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nathra
April 2, 2024

If I move my online account to a desktop account will the online account still be available should I change my mind? 

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jeanbiverly_
April 3, 2024

We're pleased to have you here in the Community, @nathra!

 

After transferring your data from QuickBooks Online (QBO) to QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), your QBO account will still be accessible if you change your mind. You're only moving your data, not changing your subscription. However, it's important to note that any changes made in QBDT won't automatically sync to QBO.

 

I suggest checking out these articles for more guidance on moving your QBO data to QBDT:

 

 

If you have any further questions about transferring your data from QBO to QBDT, feel free to leave a reply below. We're always here to assist you. Stay safe!

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 14
October 16, 2022

@WCOC 

QB Online US version to QB Desktop US version?

Which QB Desktop year version do you have? You can only purchase a one time license for QB Desktop 2021 or the subscription license for QB Desktop 2022/2023 Pro from partners at this time. 

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