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July 1, 2026
Question

how do you disable employee self setup

  • July 1, 2026
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I want to add an employee without inviting them to self set up.

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QuickBooks Team
July 1, 2026

Currently, QuickBooks Payroll powered by Employment Hero does not have an option to disable Employee Self Setup in QuickBooks Online. However, you can use the Import Employees feature to add employee data manually in QuickBooks Online.

 

  1. From the Employees list, select the drop-down arrow next to Start Employee Self Setup, then choose Import Employees.
  2. Click Select File and locate your file.
  3. Select Open, then choose Confirm Upload.

 

You can refer to this article to download an employee template and guide your import process: Import employee data into QuickBooks Online.

 

After importing, return to the Employees list to review the information and proceed with the pay run.

 

Let us know if you need any further assistance. We’re here to help.