Can someone help me move my quickbooks 2012 to Quickbooks online?

Hi @pamelawhitley78-,

You can download the QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) 2020 trial version, restore your 2012 file, and then convert to QuickBooks Online (QBO). Let me walk you through the process.

First, let's download a free trial version by clicking at this link QuickBooks Pro 2020. Then, use the license and product number found in this article: Download a trial of QuickBooks Desktop.

Next, restore a backup copy of your company file by following these steps:

1. Open QuickBooks Desktop 2020, go to File.
2. Choose Open or Restore Company. Then, Restore a backup copy and then Next.
3. Select Local Backup and then Next. Browse the location of your backup file.
4. Save your restored company file. Then, click Open.
5. Hit Save.

Lastly, convert your QBDT file to QBO. Here's how:

1. Go to File, then Utilities.
2. Select Copy Company File for QuickBooks Online (see image below).
3. Save your file on your desktop. Then, click OK once exported successfully.
4. Sign-in to your QBO account. Then, the Choose online company▼ drop-down.
5. Choose the account you want to be replaced, then Continue.
6. Enter “Agree” in the text field, then Replace.
7. Click Yes, go ahead and replace the data, then Replace.

You can refer to this article for details about moving your QuickBooks Desktop file to QuickBooks Online. I'll also share with you our page about getting started guide which I'm sure you'll find helpful. It contains resources that'll guide you with QBO.

That's all there is to it. Stay in touch if you have other questions or concerns. You can always count on us here in the Community to assist you every step of the way. Take care and I wish you have a great weekend ahead.

@pamelawhitley78- you will need to first make sure that your desktop is under the permitted target limit for a migration to QBO, 350,000 or less. You are best of using a 3rd party service provider to do the actual migration and condense if required. PM if you need any recommendations.

@pamelawhitley78- 

Install the trial license of QBD 2020 and open your company file on it as suggested by ShiellaGraceA. Then you are able migrating to QBO from there.

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