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Q: What is Dataswitcher?

Dataswitcher is our data migration partner. They’re experts in transferring data securely, and are here to make sure your migration is seamless.

Q: What software can be converted with Dataswitcher?

You can move data to QuickBooks Online from QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 50, Xero and Acomba with Dataswitcher. Learn more about moving your data to QuickBooks Online.

Q: Which QuickBooks Online versions can I convert to?

Data migration is available for QuickBooks Online EasyStart, Essentials, and Plus. If you’re currently signed up for QuickBooks Self Employed, you’ll need to upgrade to EasyStart, Essentials, and Plus before migrating your data.

Q: I’ve already signed up for QuickBooks Online. Can I move data to that account?

Data cannot be migrated into a QuickBooks Online Company file that has existing data contained within it. If you have an existing QuickBooks Online Company file that you have used in any way you will need to cancel your subscription and create a new account.

Q: Do I have to pay to move my data?

At this time, when migrating your data from Sage 50 or Xero to QuickBooks Online, Intuit will cover the cost to transfer the last 2 years of data through the Dataswitcher tool. Dataswitcher charges nominal fees to transfer extras such as additional years of data, Classes, Company Info, etc. For more info, visit our Help article.

Moving your books to QuickBooks Online is easy. Our team is here to help every step of the way.

Move your books to QuickBooks Online

Simple to get started

All you need to get started is your data files from QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 50, Xero or Acomba; and a QuickBooks Online account.

Done in 72 hours

Once you upload your files, your transfer will usually be completed in 72 hours or less.

Pack up and move for free

We’ll help you migrate up to two years of data from your previous accounting program for free*. You can migrate additional years for a fee**.

For more info, visit our help article.

How to get started

Step 1: Sign up Step 2: Prepare your old books Step 3: Use the self-serve tool

Get your QuickBooks plan

Before you move your data, you'll need to choose the right QuickBooks Online plan for you.

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Step 1: Sign up

Get your QuickBooks plan

Before you move your data, you'll need to choose the right QuickBooks Online plan for you.

See plans

Step 2: Prepare your old books

Prepare your move

Before we begin your move, give your legacy books a quick clean up. Use the pre-migration checklist corresponding to the software you’re migrating from to prepare your books for the transfer.

Step 3: Use the self-serve tool

Getting started

Once you've prepared your legacy books you can follow the steps outlined by the self-serve tool to get your move started.

Enter the email address you use to log into QuickBooks. Then, you’ll be taken to Dataswitcher to start your move.

Thank you

A QuickBooks expert will be in touch with you shortly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dataswitcher?

What software can be converted with Dataswitcher?

Which QuickBooks Online versions can I convert to?

I’ve already signed up for QuickBooks Online. Can I move data to that account?

Do I have to pay to move my data?

- *The migration using Dataswitcher is provided at no cost to the user and is available for a limited time only. As part of the migration the following may be transferred to your QuickBooks Online account for no additional cost: Opening balances, customers & suppliers, Chart of Accounts, invoices, transactional histories, and journal entries, up to two years.
  
  **Any additional journal years selected past the initial two years will be subject to a cost of $70 per additional year. There is an additional cost for the migration of company information, and classes and locations. Data types that we cannot convert at this time are: Budgets, Memorized transactions, Invoice template and other templates, Sales orders, Payroll records, Projects, Attachments, Non-posting entries (estimates). All additional limitations are listed in our support article please refer to the one corresponding to the software you are migrating from to make sure you are clear on the migration process and the DataSwitcher limitations.