QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise to QuickBooks Online

Hello @leonhart1981,

Yes, you can convert your company file from QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise to QuickBooks Online. Let me help you with how to accomplish this.

To start with, the reference you included is a quick guide before conversion. Even if it shows the product Pro and Premier, the same principles apply with the Enterprise version of QuickBooks.

That being said, here's how you can start the conversion process:

1. Go to Home.
2. Press the Ctrl and 1 key on your keyboard.
3. Press again the Ctrl, B, and Q keys on your keyboard.
4. Click OK.
5. Select Get started.
6. Under Review company file, click Select destination.
7. Log in with your QuickBooks Online credentials and complete the authentication.
8. Choose how you track your inventory.
9. Select your online company.
10. Click Replace.

In addition, here's an article you can read to learn more about how you can convert your company data: Learn how to import your QuickBooks Desktop company file to QuickBooks Online.

Lastly, I've also included this helpful article about what you can expect after the conversion: Find out what data doesn't convert when you migrate from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online.

If there's anything else that I can help you with, please let me know by leaving any comment below. I'll be here to lend a hand.

@leonhart1981 

Make sure your Total Target is less than 350K prior to migrating to QB Online. Run the Condense Data utility if required.

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I'm trying to help a client with this, and they keep getting asked to rebuild the data.  Any suggestions?

I can impart some insights on how your clients can convert their QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) to QuickBooks Online (QBO) seamlessly, Colleen.

To begin with, you'll want to ensure they've updated their QBDT to improve its performance and fix known problems. If the issue persists, I suggest they run the Verify Rebuild tool. This scans their company file for errors and fixes them right away. You can share these steps with them:

To Verify:

1. Go to the Window menu and select Close All.
2. Then go to the File menu.
3. Select Utilities.
4. Click Verify Data.

To Rebuild:

1. Go to the File menu.
2. Select Utilities.
3. Click Rebuild Data.

You can also utilize this link for more details: Verify and Rebuild Data in QuickBooks Desktop. 

Once done, your client can now convert their QBDT to QBO. Moreover, I've added this link that you can share with them to learn more on what data can't be converted: What to expect when you switch from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online.

In addition, they can also check out this resource that serves as their guide in knowing their ways around QBO: Learn about QuickBooks Online with how-to videos.

You can always count on me whenever you have additional questions about converting to QBO. I'm always ready to back you up anytime!

@colleenkg2013 

How big is the Total Targets?

The upload to the cloud seems to be stuck on the preparing your file for the move.  It has been sitting in the same spot for over an hour.  What should I do?

@JonpriL I am trying to convert from Enterprise Solutions 23.0 to Online, but am having no luck. Pressing CTRL+1 opens the pop-up, but when pressing CTRL+b+q, nothing happens. I have see in other posts the following:

I found the in enterprise you can hit ctrl +1 then a popup will appear then hit ctrl + b+q it will look like nothing is happening then hit the button on the left, I'm, not sure what the button says but is it like ok or next or save. Then a window will open up and move you through the steps to move the file to QBO.

Unfortunately, there is no button that comes up.

Any insights to a solve for this would be appreciated.

Good evening, @Promolocker. 

Thanks for chiming in on this thread. 

Since none of the steps that my colleague's have provided are working for you, then I recommend getting in touch with our Customer Support Team for further assistance. They'll be able to use a screen share tool to walk you through some instructions to get this handled for you. 

Use the link below to get in contact with our support team: 

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Please, come back and let us know how the call goes. We're always here to have your back. Have a great day! 

@Promolocker 

Open the sample file and try converting it to QB Online. Did you encounter the same issue?

After your convert data to QBO, you can also use the trial version of QB Desktop to access your historical data for good if required.