Working Off line with QBO

Metter · ‎February 17, 2023

I am considering using quick books on line. A HUGE reason NOT to use it follows here, am I missing something, is there a solution offered by quick books?

I work in the field and sometimes have no internet connection. As far as I know there is no way to use the mobile app for quotes, invoices etc. if there is no internet connection.

An off line mode that allows simple everyday business to proceed with my customers is needed.

It could sync later when the internet is available.

I could only find discussions on this subject that are a few years old and it's a real problem for on the move small businesses. Has quick books solved the problem.

I can't see myself buying a product that won't work when I need it the most.

jamespaul · ‎February 17, 2023

Hello, Metter.

I can see where you're coming from and see the benefits of an offline mode for on-the-move businesses and individuals. I'll talk more about this below.

You aren't missing anything. QuickBooks Online still requires an internet connection to use for both the browser and the mobile versions. Though, I do agree that the offline mode would prove beneficial for your line of work.

We can send feedback to our developers about the offline mode idea. Click on the Gear icon, then select Feedback.

They'll check your inputs and might consider them for future releases and improvements for QuickBooks Online.

This might also be possible with a third-party app. We could enter transactions on the offline app, then once the internet is available, we would sync it with QuickBooks to import those entries.

We can look for offers here: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/app/apps/home/.

If you're still considering QuickBooks Online, I'll include these tutorials if you need help using them in the future: QuickBooks Online tutorials.

I'm all ears if you have more concerns about the features and functions of QuickBooks Online. Just reply here and I'll help you out.

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Fiat Lux - ASIA · ‎February 17, 2023

QB Online is not suitable for your situation. Consider using QB Desktop.

jamespaul · ‎February 17, 2023

Hello, Metter.

I can see where you're coming from and see the benefits of an offline mode for on-the-move businesses and individuals. I'll talk more about this below.

You aren't missing anything. QuickBooks Online still requires an internet connection to use for both the browser and the mobile versions. Though, I do agree that the offline mode would prove beneficial for your line of work.

We can send feedback to our developers about the offline mode idea. Click on the Gear icon, then select Feedback.

They'll check your inputs and might consider them for future releases and improvements for QuickBooks Online.

This might also be possible with a third-party app. We could enter transactions on the offline app, then once the internet is available, we would sync it with QuickBooks to import those entries.

We can look for offers here: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/app/apps/home/.

If you're still considering QuickBooks Online, I'll include these tutorials if you need help using them in the future: QuickBooks Online tutorials.

I'm all ears if you have more concerns about the features and functions of QuickBooks Online. Just reply here and I'll help you out.

Metter · ‎February 17, 2023

Thank you. Quick books desktop would require a PC in the field, not a good solution.

A third party app alongside QBO to get features that I need seems like a duct tape solution. If QBO wanted us to be able to work offline it would already be an option,. This seems to be an ongoing 'complaint' , I will search for a solution that works for me. If I reach the end of the internet without finding a good alternative to QB I will be back to figure out the 'QBO with patch' method.

jhlasound

This is the main reason I won’t switch to Online and it’s ridiculous. I don’t trust anyone with my data, and I want at least, to store a backup copy offline in case Intuit screw up or even if I want to switch in the future. They are being scumbags like other companies and saying it’s not really my data

jhlasound

So explain why I’m not allowed to even store a backup copy offline for my own security? This is an important data file. If I get audited and Intuit has issue, the Gov is certainly not going to cut me slack for Intuits mistake if my data is not in order. Plus your CPA have to have the abillity to access Online, where with Desktop I give them a file

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@jhlasound

If you are using QB Desktop, you may secure your backup file. If you are using QB Online, you can convert your data to QB Desktop file and use the trial version to access it for good later.

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