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thankszon
Level 1

quickbooks desktop

Hi, 

we want to buy a Quickbooks desktop license for the first time. 

is it ok to purchase from cpawarehouse and not from intuit? will it work the same? 

 

and also our company has a few online stores and we want to keep them separate in terms of accounting so Is it true that the desktop version allows you to open more than one file under the same company name? 

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Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

quickbooks desktop

You can purchase the one time license for QB Desktop 2021 or the subscription license for QB Desktop 2022/2023 through a partner/reseller. You can manage multi company files with the same QB Desktop license keys. 

ChristineJoieR
QuickBooks Team

quickbooks desktop

Thank you for choosing QuickBooks, @thankszon.

 

I agree with Fiat Lux - ASIA about ordering QuickBooks products through a reseller. However, we can also purchase products directly to intuit. I'm here to share details.

 

Visit the Downloads & Updates page to find the download link for your QuickBooks version and start your download from there.

 

Follow these steps below:

 

1. Answer the question From the screen, and click Next.

2. Choose your region and your preferred Desktop product and version.

3. Once done, hit the Search button.

4. Click the Download tab.

 

The next step is to install it. See to it that your computer meets the system requirements.

 

Here's how to install QuickBooks Desktop for first-time users:

 

  1. Open the file QuickBooks.exe.
  2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Accept the software license agreement and then select Next.
  3. Enter your Product and License numbers. Then select Next.
  4. Select Express and then Next.
  5. Select Install.
  6. When it finishes, select Open QuickBooks.

 

I'm adding this article on how to set up QuickBooks Desktop.

 

After that, QuickBooks will prompt you to activate and update it after installation. Here's how to activate QuickBooks Desktop if you need assistance.

 

Moreover, QuickBooks Desktop allows us to create multiple company files in one license. You can refer to this article for more information: Create QuickBooks Desktop Company file: Overview.

 

If you require more help establishing a company backup, don't hesitate to come back. I am always willing to assist.

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