How do I import a qbb file from my previous quickbooks to this one

Do you know which year's version of QB Desktop your accountant was using to create the backup file? You may need to install the trial version of QB Desktop on your machine to export data to QBO or purchase a 3rd party conversion service.

Hello there, hairspringmaker.

I can assist in importing your previous QBB file to QuickBooks Online.

You can open your backup file to the supported version of QuickBooks Desktop and then migrate it to QBO. Please note that this is applicable if your QBO account is less than 60 days old. For the detailed process, refer to this article: Move your QuickBooks Desktop file to QuickBooks Online.

If you don't have access to QuickBooks Desktop or it's outdated, you can use an online tool to upload your QBB file. In that manner, you can transfer this information to your QBO company file.

To get started, access the tool from this link: QuickBooks Pro/Premier. Then, select Get Started and sign in with your Intuit Account. Afterward, upload your file by following the steps below:

1. Tap the Select file and then browse the .QBB file you have. Know that you can only upload one file at a time.
2. Then, select Open to upload this. Alternatively, Drag and Drop the file to the designated section to upload it.
3. Once uploaded, it will auto-update the file to the latest version of QBDT.
4. Next to it, you’ll see an option to move this to QBO.
5. Follow the on-screen guidelines to walk you through moving to QBO.

Furthermore, check this link to understand how features and data were transferred to QBO. This explains how your books were moved: Learn how features and data move from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online. 

If you have more queries about transferring your data to QBO, kindly post them below. I’m always around to help.

So, the file imported, but I don't see the functionality that QB Desktop has. Specifically, I don't see a way to create Sales Orders (I renamed mine Shop Orders). The process goes from Estimates directly to Invoices. I am a manufacturer, and I selected that option when signing up for QB online. there has to be a way to do this, or else why work so hard to discourage the desktop version, which does have that functionality?

@hairspringmaker- 

You will need a manufacturing app or an inventory management app with the assembly feature to integrate with QBO. Otherwise, switch back to QB Desktop Premier or Enterprise.

Upon reading your post, I know the benefit of the sales order feature in QuickBooks Online (QBO) to your business. Let me share insights about this.

Currently, the sales order feature is not available in QBO. However, there are other ways to work around it. You may create an estimate and turn it into an invoice. But, if this process doesn't meet your business standards, there are third-party apps that can provide a more suitable solution. As suggested by 4Gal, you can look at apps and integrate with QBO to better achieve your goals.

It would be helpful to send your feedback to our developer team. They will review your messages and may consider your suggestions for future product updates. Here's how to contact them:

1. In your QuickBooks, go to Settings.
2. Click Feedback.
3. Explain your product suggestion and choose Next to submit. 

You may also scan this article to help personalize your sales forms inside QBO: Customize invoices, estimates, and sales receipts in QuickBooks Online. 

You can reply to this post for more clarifications about the sales order feature in QBO. I'm here to assist you. Keep safe.

Why in the world would Quickbooks remove Sales Order option??

I have a follow up question. I created my QBO account on July 1 of this year, but my accountant only just gave me the QBB file to upload last week.  I see that the 60 days has expired, so is there a different way to get this file uploaded?

@tldrapeau 

You should sign up for a new account instead.

Thanks for joining this thread, @tldrapeau. I'd like to provide you with options for uploading your QBB file to QuickBooks Online.

The expiration date feature for uploading QBB files is designed to protect your company data from accidental overwrites, ensuring the integrity of your financial records. However, we understand that there may be times when you need to upload a QBB file after the 60-day window has passed. Here are two options available to you:

• Sign up for a new subscription: This option involves cancelling the current subscription and then creating a new QuickBooks Online company to upload the QBB file with previous expiration restrictions.
• Contact our live technical support team: Our dedicated support team can assist you in extending the expiration date for your QBB upload.

To reach our live support team, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Help menu and select the Search tab.
2. Next, click Contact Us.
3. Select a topic to connect with the right expert or choose to ask about something else to enter a brief description of your concern. Then, press Continue.
4. Lastly, pick either Start a Chat or Get a Callback to start connecting with them.

Check out our support hours in this article to ensure your concerns are promptly addressed: QuickBooks Online Support.

I'll also leave this article about the data services support team in case you need further help with managing files in QuickBooks: QuickBooks Data Services FAQ.

I'm just one post away if you have any other QuickBooks-related concerns, @tldrapeau. Just leave them in the comment section below, and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.