How to restore a deleted account so I can modify an old transaction assigned to that old deleted account?

Thank you so much for the detailed instructions. In addition to your steps, I clicked "Make active" on the deleted account. Problem resolved.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Carreon. I’m so glad our agent’s guidance on restoring the deleted account was successful. It’s great to hear that tapping the Make Active button resolved your problem.

I also collected these resources that you can use for guidance in categorizing and reconciling your accounts in QBO:

• Add and match Bank Feed transactions
• Reconcile an account

Your feedback is invaluable to us, and it’s rewarding to hear that our efforts made a difference for you. Let me know if you have further questions about deleted accounts in QuickBooks. We’re always here to help. Wishing you continued success with QuickBooks.

tried this but it doesn't become active again.  any other suggestions?

Let’s ensure your account is fully functional by activating it or addressing any browser-related issues that might be interfering with QuickBooks. Let’s handle this together to ensure everything works.

When reactivating inactive accounts in your chart of accounts, it’s vital to consider several factors to ensure a smooth and accurate process. Here’s a comprehensive overview:

• Restoring Functionality: When you reactivate an account, it will reappear in your list of accounts and be available for use in new transactions.
• No Data Loss: Reactivating an account doesn't erase or alter any previous transactions or data associated with that account.

If you’ve enabled the option to include inactive accounts in your chart of accounts, ensure that the specific account is activated by following these steps:

1. Navigate to your Chart of accounts.
2. Locate the account you wish to reactivate.
3. In the Action column, select Make Active.

If activating the account didn’t resolve the issue, browser settings might be causing interference. Try the following steps to address this:

Use a private browsing window to bypass stored cached data:

• Google Chrome: Ctrl + Shift + N
• Mozilla Firefox: Ctrl + Shift + P
• Safari: Command + Shift + N

If the issue is resolved after accessing your account through a private window, let's return to your regular browser and clear its cache to remove historical data affecting QuickBooks operations. You can also use other devices and supported browsers as alternatives.

You can also check this article if you want to add another account in the chart of accounts in QBO: Add an account to your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online.

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Our team is always ready to assist you with account activation in the Chart of Accounts. We look forward to supporting your business needs with QuickBooks.