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pushpapotluri51
Level 1

I am using a trial version of quickbooks online. I want to delete the company data and start all over again to practice. How do I do that?

 
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AileneA
QuickBooks Team

I am using a trial version of quickbooks online. I want to delete the company data and start all over again to practice. How do I do that?

Hi there, @pushpapotluri51

 

Thank you for choosing QuickBooks as your accounting tools. I'll be here to assist you on how to delete your company data in QuickBooks Online to start all over again. Before doing so, your book should be less than 60 days old to eliminate the account. 

 

If the company won't delete, cancel it and create a new company. The system deletes all data entered into the company, and you're unable to restore or reverse them. Here's how to purge the data:

  1. Sign in to QuickBooks Online. 
  2. Look at the URL in your browser's address bar. Delete all the text after the last / and enter purgecompany.

     

For example:

  • Before: https://...qbo.intuit.com/app/homepage
  • After: https://...qbo.intuit.com/app/purgecompany 

       3. Enter Yes, to confirm you want to delete company file. 

       4. Click Wipe data.  

 

Once the process is finished, you can start your books from scratch. Just a heads up, this option to purge your account if you're using QuickBooks Online Plus, Essentials and Advanced.

 

To cancel your account:

  1. Go to Gear icon and choose Account and Settings.
  2. Tap the Billing and subscription tab.
  3. In the QuickBooks section, select Cancel.
  4. Follow the steps to cancel your account. If you use payroll, you should cancel your payroll account too. 

To start a new account:

  1. Go to https://quickbooks.intuit.com/choose-country/.
  2. Fill up the User ID and password.
  3. You can use the same user ID and a password you previously had. If you activated payroll in the account, this is the best option for you.

For additional reference about this action, read this article: Delete your data and start over in QuickBooks Online

 

That's it. If there's anything you need assistance with. I'm more than happy to help. Have a great day!

JenniferCrawford
Level 1

I am using a trial version of quickbooks online. I want to delete the company data and start all over again to practice. How do I do that?

This doesn't work - I have tried this a bunch of times but it doesn't ever pop up the next screen asking if I'm sure...  It just keeps pulling up the homepage again. Help! Using Google Chrome and I've already tried the incognito mode :(

Charies_M
Moderator

I am using a trial version of quickbooks online. I want to delete the company data and start all over again to practice. How do I do that?

Thanks for letting us know the results of the steps you've taken so far, JenniferCrawford.

 

Since you've tried the incognito, let's try using a different supported browser this time. Other than Google Chrome you can use the following to isolate this issue: System requirements for QuickBooks Online, Accountant, and QuickBooks Self-Employed.

 

However, if the issue persists, I suggest getting in touch with the previous agent, you can set them a request for a callback.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Go to the Help menu at the upper right.
  2. Select Contact Us.
  3. Enter your concern.
  4. Click Let’s talk.
  5. Choose Get a callback
  6. Type in your contact info.
  7. Select Confirm my call.

 

You can check out this article for our most updated contact information: Support hours and types.

 

Feel free to visit our QuickBooks Help Articles page if you need some reference in completing your other tasks.

 

Anything else you need help with can be answered here in the Community. Just let me know and I'd be happy to assist. Have a good one.

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

I am using a trial version of quickbooks online. I want to delete the company data and start all over again to practice. How do I do that?

@JenniferCrawford 

Bear in mind, you are unable to purge QBSE or QBO Simple Start. You should open a new account and cancel the old one.

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