Can I activate an inactivated account in the chart of accounts?

Hi, 

Yes you can Make inactive or Active accounts in the chart of accounts

But if you have balance/transactions in those accounts it won't be deleted,system-generated accounts and accounts used by items.

for example Balance sheet accounts if you make an account to inactive account balance amount will be posted to Opening Balance Equity account

Move to the Left navigation pane Accounting > Chart of Accounts > move to the header section of the Chart of accounts right top click the small gear icon > dropdown menu Other section checkmark Include inactive > now move to the relevant row under the Action column click Make active. 

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How do i  make inactive accounts active QB online 

Hi Siva6,

It's wonderful to see you in Community.  Welcome!  When accounts have been made inactive, you can return them to their active state in just a few steps.  QuickBooks Online has the features you need to ensure your daily goals can be completed effortlessly.  I'd be happy to guide you through the steps!

Here's how to activate an account;

1. Open your Settings ⚙ in the top right of your QuickBooks Online dashboard

2. Select Chart of accounts

3. Click on the small ⚙ above the Action column

4. Checkmark Include inactive

5. Locate the account you want to reactivate

6. Hit Make active in the Action column

That's it!

If you have any other questions, feel free to reach back out.  We'd love to help!

How do you do it on the desktop version - QB Enterprise ? 

Hey there Heidi-Home church,

In QuickBooks Desktop, you can make your inactive account in the Chart of account active by following these steps:

1. Go to the Lists menu, then select Chart of Accounts.
2. Select the Include inactive checkbox.
3. Right-click on the account you want to make active again, then select Edit Account.
4. Clear the Account is inactive checkbox.
5. Select Save & Close.

Here is a helpful guide for your reference. I hope this helps!