Learn how to download QuickBooks Desktop.
Note: If you need to reinstall or move QuickBooks Desktop to another computer, we’ll show you how with the migrator tool.
To begin your download, go to the Downloads & Updates page to get the download link for your version of QuickBooks.
To download the installation file:
- From the Downloads & Updates page, select your country, product, and version.
If you don't know what version you use, see Not sure what version you use?
- Select Download.
If you already have QuickBooks Desktop and want to upgrade your product to a newer version, see Upgrade to a New Desktop version.
Questions about downloading
How do I find my license and product numbers?
When you install QuickBooks, you'll need to enter your license and product number.
Don't know them yet?
To find your license and product number:
- For a downloaded product, look in the purchase confirmation email you received from Intuit. You can also sign into your account and view your license in the Products & Services section and select the product to download.
- If you purchased QuickBooks on CD, look for the scratch-off label in the original packaging (next to the UPC code).
- ProAdvisors can view software information in the ProAdvisor section of QuickBooks Online Accountant.
- If you haven't previously registered your QuickBooks software and you still can't find your license and product number, check out missing or illegible installation numbers.
- If you registered your QuickBooks software before, you can get help with your license number with our License Look Up Tool.
Haven’t purchased QuickBooks yet? Visit our product page.
Older versions
In line with Intuit's discontinuation plan for older products, discontinued products cannot be registered for the first time. You can re-register discontinued products if they have been registered before and are being reinstalled.
You can contact us to get the validation code, but assisted support for discontinued products is no longer available.
