System requirements for QuickBooks products

Connection speed

Find out what computer and browser you need for the best experience when using QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Online Accountant, QuickBooks Online Payroll, QuickBooks Self-Employed, QuickBooks Sole Trader, and QuickBooks Time.

The requirements for your computer’s internet speed, and your web and mobile browser, vary depending on your system.

Note: This article is for customers using QuickBooks Online (Advanced, Essentials, Plus, and Simple Start) and QuickBooks Sole Trader.

You can use QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Online Accountant, QuickBooks Self-Employed, and QuickBooks Time in a web browser on Linux operating systems, but not the QuickBooks Online Advanced desktop app.

Supported web browsers

In general, QuickBooks supports the current and two previous versions of browsers. We don't always support older versions.

The following browsers are supported on both web and mobile devices:

Note: Internet Explorer is no longer a supported browser.

• Google Chrome: version 78 or newer
• Mozilla Firefox: version 76 or newer. Note: To preview and print forms on Mac OS, you'll also need the Firefox PDF plugin.
• Microsoft Edge: version 79 or newer
• Safari: version 12 or newer (Mac only)
• Opera: version 68 or newer
• Samsung: version 10 or newer