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lindak1119
Level 7
December 11, 2018
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Can i install QB desktop without internet connection

  • December 11, 2018
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Best answer by john-pero
You will need an Internet connection for the following.

Download of software if not on disk

Activation and registration of your product and license

Download of release updates

Other than that feel free to go off the grid as long as you have electricity for your computer

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john-pero
john-peroAnswer
Level 12
December 11, 2018
You will need an Internet connection for the following.

Download of software if not on disk

Activation and registration of your product and license

Download of release updates

Other than that feel free to go off the grid as long as you have electricity for your computer
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    lindak1119Author
    Level 7
    December 11, 2018
    I think it's BS that you have to supply all your business information just to register the product. It's none of your damn business. In fact just to post this comment I had to get a code go online and enter the code. Just ridiculous and time-wasting.
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      catdog
      May 25, 2022

      I probably need to start a new thread but since I'm here.. I have a client that just purchased the Quickbooks desktop version a couple of months ago.  She has NO internet.  QB has been working fine but now won't open and has a message saying that it can't connect to the internet to verify the subscription service.  

      Tori B
      Tori BQuickBooks Team
      QuickBooks Team
      May 25, 2022

      Hi there, @catdog.

       

      Thanks for taking the time to follow along with the thread and sharing your concerns. 

       

      Although it's not recommended, your client can use QuickBooks Desktop without an internet connection. However, periodically they will need to connect to the internet to verify their subscription. QuickBooks Desktop requires internet connection so release updates can be sent to the user and their subscription can be verified. 

       

      Once your client connects to the internet, the can use the steps I've included below to verify the subscription. 

       

      Here's how: 

       

      1. Click on the Help menu. 
      2. Choose Manage my license.
      3. Select Sync license data online. 
      4. Once the license data has been synced, hit OK. 

       

      While your client is still connected to the internet, I recommend downloading the latest updates. This way, your client can ensure they have the most recent release. You can see how to update QuickBooks in our help article: Update QuickBooks to the latest release. 

       

      I also wanted to share our System Requirements guide. This way, you can see what is recommended and required to use QuickBooks Desktop.  

       

      Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I'm always here to lend a hand. Take care! 

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