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Join nowI had QB desktop for years then converted to online for years now am retired and want to move back to desktop just so I have my accounts secure for the next 4 years. Help!
You've arrived at the right forum. I'm here to help you move your QuickBooks Online data to QuickBooks Desktop.
After exporting your data to QuickBooks Desktop, you will notice a change in the appearance. Get more info about what data does and doesn't export from QuickBooks Online.
First, download QuickBooks Desktop. If you haven't already, download and install QuickBooks Desktop on your computer. Then follow these steps:
Next, sign in to QuickBooks Online and download the migration tool.
For detailed information on the steps, refer to this article: Move your QuickBooks Online data to QuickBooks Desktop.
I'm adding this article you can use in the future: Move lists and balances from QuickBooks Online to QuickBooks Desktop.
Feel free to post here again if you have further QuickBooks-related concerns. We are available 24/7 to lend a hand with each of your queries. Stay safe!
Which QB Desktop year version do you have?
Does this still work? I get an outdated link notice when I try it.
Yes. Which QB Desktop year version do you have?
RE: I get an outdated link notice
The correct link is: https://qbo.intuit.com/app/exportqbodatatoqbdt.
RE: I get an outdated link notice
The correct link is: https://qbo.intuit.com/app/exportqbodatatoqbdt
Let me chime in on this conversation to provide you with steps in migrating your files from QuickBooks Online (QBO) to QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT). You can access the migration tool by making changes to the URL for QuickBooks Online in your web browser. I'm here to provide you with the updated link so that you can easily access it.
Here's how:
Moreover, for the detailed steps in preparing the migration process, you can take a look at this article as your guide: Move your QuickBooks Online data to QuickBooks Desktop.
It's always a pleasure to assist you here in the Community. Please know that we're always here to help if you have other concerns about migrating your data from your QBO to QBDT or with any other QuickBooks tasks. Just leave a reply below, and I'll circle back to provide you with a helping hand.
Thanks. That one works.
Hello there.
We're glad to hear that the resolution provided by my colleague above was able to resolve your concern about migrating from QuickBooks Online (QBO) to QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT). If you encounter other similar issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Community. We're always here to help.
Stay safe and have a great rest of the day.
@JaeAnnC I am pretty sure that @OnTrack Team is not your colleague, but go ahead and take credit, I guess.
Thank you! @FishingForAnswers
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