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frank96
Level 1

If I delete my current business account and set up two new ones (two different businesses), can I save all my old data from the one I will be deleting?

I am using Quickbooks Online Pro and need to delete my old account because it has too many errors. I am starting new with two distinct businesses and accounts. I am trying to save my old records
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Angelyn_T
QuickBooks Team

If I delete my current business account and set up two new ones (two different businesses), can I save all my old data from the one I will be deleting?

Hi there, Frank. Let me share with you some information about deleting a business account in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

When you delete your current QBO account or file, you can extract your reports or data to Excel to save your old data.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Open your QBO account.
  2. Go to the Gear icon, then click on Export.
  3. Select the data or report you want to bring to Excel.

 

You may also open these articles as your additional references:

 

 

If you have QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT), you can alternatively export and convert your QBO data to QBDT.

 

Please know that one business account is equivalent to one QBO subscription. Thus, you need to purchase or sign up two QBO accounts when setting up your two different businesses.

 

Once you're ready to delete your old business account, you can use this link as your reference: Delete your data and start over in QuickBooks Online.

 

To keep track of your QBO entries, check out the resources from here as your guides: Related resources for QBO. From there, select the topics you need from account management, banking, and others.

 

If you have any other questions regarding your account, let me know by adding a comment below. I'm always here to help. Have a good one!

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

If I delete my current business account and set up two new ones (two different businesses), can I save all my old data from the one I will be deleting?

@frank96 

You should open 2 new blank QBO accounts

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then for the old account, consider to convert it to QB Desktop file format for your archive before canceling it.

 

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