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How can I change the name for the business after the login screen? I have 3 businesses so after I enter my username and password a screen with all 3 of my businesses pop up. Unfortunately, 2 of my business's names are very similar and it's proving to be problematic when I accidently enter the wrong one and don't realize it until I've been doing work for a few minutes. I can't change it in the account settings as that is the business name and I'm wanting to change the name to a "nick name". Any help? I've spent an hour with a specialist on the chat who said I can't change my username and then gave me instructions on how to change the business name on the account.
Good day, stsag_sundfarms-!
Allow me to assist you with your business name.
You can enter a legal name and a company name in QuickBooks Online. The legal name appears on paperwork, whereas the company name appears on sales forms, purchase orders, and the Select Company page. If you wish to modify how the name displays on the Select Company page, you'll need to update the company name.
We are currently unable to create a business nickname. Go to the Gear icon, click Account and Settings, then amend the Company section if you want to change the company name.
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I had already corrected the name under account-settings- company name but it doesn't change the name under the "select company" after I log in.
You can see in this screenshot how the second name isn't correcting.
Thank you for keeping us updated, @stsag_sundfarms-.
I want to ensure you're able to update the business name as quickly as possible.
Based on your scenario, there's a possibility that you're experiencing a browser-related issue. Sometime the stored cache can cause it to happen. To check. we'll have to first login to your QBO company using an incognito page.
Here are some shortcut keys to open it:
After that, I suggest logging out from your account then logging back in. If you're able to see the company name successfully changed, I recommend you clear your browser cache regularly.
You can also check out this guide for more information on handling your company information: Change your business name, contact info, or EIN in QuickBooks Online
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I have tried this and no change to my business name.
Appreciate the update, @stsag_sundfarms-. I want to ensure you can change the business name timely.
Since the issue persists even after following the suggestions above, I recommend contacting our Customer Care Support. You can work with one of our online specialists in letting our engineering team investigate why you're unable to change the name on the login screen.
You can do so by following the steps below:
I want to include that reaching out to our Customer Care Support is best during business hours from 6 AM-6 PM PT Monday-Friday. Use this article to learn more: QuickBooks Online Support.
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Let me know in the comments below if you've got questions other than changing your business information. I'll be here ready to lend a helping hand. Take care always!
I will certainly try that again. I did contact them before posting here and spent over 2 hours on the phone with the individual. She was really no help and honestly knew less than I did about QuickBooks.
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