Changing the 'attach' file location

Hello there, klb70.

It's my pleasure to help you change the file location in QuickBooks Desktop.

First, you'll want to copy our company file's current location. Then, navigation to the new location where you want to save it, right-click on an open area and select Paste. Assuming you copied the file, this should paste a new copy in this location.

Here's  how:

1. From your QuickBooks, go to File.
2. Choose Open or Restore Company,
3. Select Open a company file. Then click Next.
   
4. Within this window, navigate to the new location of your copied company file.
5. Select the file to highlight it and click Open. Your company file should now appear on the login screen.
   

Following the steps listed above should allow you to change the location where your Quickbooks company file is saved.

I also recommend securing a back up of your company file for future need. Just go to File and click on Open or Restore Company. From there you'll have an option to restore a backup copy in the next window.

Check out the detailed steps in this article: Restore a Backup of Your Company File.

Leave me a reply below if there's anything I can assist you with. Have a nice day and take care!

Hi Charles_M,

Thanks for your reply.  I understand how to copy my company file :)  I'm looking to find out if I can change where the 'attach' file is.  Instead of under the company file, I want to put it someplace else so I don't accidentally delete it. 

Hello, @klb70.

The attached documents are created and stored in the same location as the QuickBooks company file. The feature to change the default location of your attached files is currently unavailable in QuickBooks Desktop.

However, you can go to the Doc Center and select Save Copy to Desktop to save a copy of the file on your desktop for safekeeping.

You can follow the steps on how to access the Doc Center:

1. Go to the Company menu.
2. Hover your mouse to Documents and choose Doc Center. 

Check this article for more information: QuickBooks Document Center: FAQs and common issues.

I'm always here if you need more help with your account. Have a wonderful day!

Typical of Intuit making negative changes.  Now I wish I hadn't updated from 2018; there I could chose where I kept my files.

Hello,

I was looking at your answer but it's not giving any help even in QuickBooks 21.0 version. Also I've seen that users are keep asking about some changes that QuickBooks has to be changed in a latest version. But it is not happening. For example this document location change, Price rules. Taxability. These kind of changes should be done in 2019/2020 but its not. I need an answer how can I change the attachment folder from quickbooks actual file location folder to somewhere in my system. 

Thanks Harry.

I can share some information about changing document location in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) 2021 version, @Harry25. 

The ability to alter or update the location of attachments in QBDT 2021 is still unavailable. The attached documents are still kept in the same location as your company file. 

However, you may always go to your Doc Center and manually save a copy. You can use the instructions I provided above. Check out the following article for additional information about the QuickBooks Document Center and how to resolve any issues you may encounter: QuickBooks Document Center: FAQs and common issues.

We don't have an exact time frame on when updates on the document location change, price rules, and taxability will be available. That will be a good addition to the current features that we have, so I'll take note of it.

Refer to this article to see the latest features in QBDT 2021: What’s new in QuickBooks Desktop 2021. 

I also invite you to visit the Firm of the Future site. It contains resources and tips to help easily use QuickBooks.

I'm always here to assist you and answer any questions you may have regarding the Doc Center. Please let me know in the comments section below. Have a wonderful rest of your day!