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June 30, 2026
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oayroll service Key

  • June 30, 2026
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Why was I not given the payroll service key when I purchased Enterprise QB

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QuickBooks Team
June 30, 2026

When you purchase a QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise subscription, specifically the Gold, Platinum, or Diamond tiers, it automatically includes QuickBooks Enhanced Payroll. You should receive your payroll service key either directly over the phone with an agent or via email. If you don’t receive your service key, be sure to check your junk or spam folder.

 

Here's how to activate it:

 

  1. Open your QuickBooks Desktop company file. 
  2. Go to Employees, then Payroll.
  3. Select Enter Payroll Service Key.
  4. Select Add.
  5. Enter your service key.
  6. Select Next, then Finish.
  7. Wait for the new Tax Table to be downloaded completely. 

 

For step-by-step guidance on how to locate and enter your service key, please review this support article: Get started with QuickBooks Desktop Payroll Enhanced.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions about setting up your payroll or if you need assistance with any other features in QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise. I’m here to help.

SIAB
Level 2
June 30, 2026

If you are using Enterprise Silver, you can use a 3rd payroll app to sync.