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brianb23
Level 1

How can I renew my QuickBooks Online subscription with a Retail License key?

I purchased a subscription from a retailer.  When I go to quickbooks.com/activate and select my existing company, I get an error that says to contact support.  I contacted support a few weeks ago.  They said I was trying renew too early and to try again within 1 month of expiration by going to Settings > Subscriptions and there will be an option to enter a license key.  Well, it's time and that option still doesn't exist.  Anyone have any ideas?
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KimberlyS
QuickBooks Team

How can I renew my QuickBooks Online subscription with a Retail License key?

You can revisit the QuickBooks Online (QBO) activation page to renew your subscription, Brian. Let me add more information regarding this matter.

 

Renewing your subscription from your company settings will ask you to provide your payment information, which will make a payment automatically instead of entering your retail license key. For more information, refer to this article: Using a QuickBooks Online subscription purchased through a retailer.

 

Therefore, I recommend activating your subscription from the QBO activation page. You can contact our customer support team again if the renewal doesn't go through. They have all the necessary expertise and tools to assist you thoroughly in renewing your subscription with a retail license key.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Log in to your QuickBooks Online account.
  2. Select Help (?), then go to the Search tab.
  3. Key in brief details about your concern and choose Contact Us.
  4. Pick how you like to connect with an expert: Start a chat or Get a callback.

 

Additionally, consider checking their support hours to reach them accordingly.

 

On the other hand, I'm adding this material that can be your guide whenever you need to acquire a copy of your company data: Export reports, lists, and other data from QuickBooks Online.

 

Do you have other questions about subscription renewal in QuickBooks Online? You can tag me on this thread. I'll be around to share explanations or solutions that will help address any of your concerns.

brianb23
Level 1

How can I renew my QuickBooks Online subscription with a Retail License key?

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply, @KimberlyS.  Unfortunately, I've called customer support twice already, but still have not resolved this issue.  Any suggestions?  Or, just hope "third time's a charm?" 

RogelioL
Moderator

How can I renew my QuickBooks Online subscription with a Retail License key?

Thank you for taking the time to contact our customer support, Brian.

 

I appreciate your patience. However, as much as I want to assist you here promptly, the best approach we can take is to contact them again. You can do this by following the steps my previous colleague has provided above.

 

Additionally, you can check out this article that can help you manage your subscription: Manage billing, payment, and subscription info in QuickBooks Online.

 

Moreover, if you need to export data from QuickBooks Online, please refer to this article: Export reports, lists, and other data from QuickBooks Online.

 

I'll be around if you have other queries about QuickBooks Online subscription. Keep safe.

brianb23
Level 1

How can I renew my QuickBooks Online subscription with a Retail License key?

I spent an hour 90 minutes on a support call and they still couldn't help.  We eventually got disconnected and no one followed-up.  No call, no email, nothing.  This is incredibly aggravating.

MAnneJ
QuickBooks Team

How can I renew my QuickBooks Online subscription with a Retail License key?

We appreciate what you've done on your end to resolve this, brianb23, and I acknowledge how you feel about this experience.

 

Please allow me to provide more information regarding your concern to help you move forward and get things back in order.

 

We shared your experience with the Next Level Help team, and someone from them will review your recent cases with our support team. They'll contact you within the next business day or two.

 

In the meantime, let me know in the comments if there's anything else comes up or if you need help with any other QuickBooks-related concerns.

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