Can I add custom fields to the product data collected by Quickbooks?

The fields used when importing product data are created by default in QBO, mtbst7.

Adding custom fields is only applicable on the sales forms like invoices, estimates, and sales receipts. To have this option available when importing product data, I'd suggest sending feedback.

This lets our engineers know how you'd like the program to work. You can share your thoughts and suggestions about QBO for a chance to have them added in a future update. Here's the link: https://feedback.qbo.intuit.com/.

You can always post in this forum again if you need anything else. Thanks.

This really isn't very helpful.  I also need to add custom information to the product list - need to track UPC/EAN codes by product/item.  My understanding was that I could also track warehouse location, but don't see where that function might reside.  The first issue is paramount for me, though and is a definite killer for me.

Hi rpsaperius,

As of this time, QuickBooks Online doesn't have an option to add custom information to track UPC/EAN codes and track warehouse location.

As a workaround, you can look for a third-party application that can add UPC/EAN codes, and integrates with QuickBooks Online.

To find for a third-party app, click on the Apps tab at the left panel, then enter a keyword, like "UPC," "EAN" or "inventory tracking."

Also, you can share your thoughts and suggestions to our engineering team by sending feedback. This way, they can consider checking and working on the option to add custom information to track UPC/EAN codes.

Don't hesitate to leave a comment below if you have additional questions.

Hi,

On Quickbooks Pro we had up to 4 custom fields per product. We are book publishers and we were using this custom fields for Authors name, book Binding, q'ty per box etc. It was very helpful. Pls. consider having this function on online too.

Thank you.

Ahmet

@Ahmet_G 

Consider migrate back to QB Desktop and purchase a one time license of it. You may deploy a private cloud if required to access your data by the internet connection.

Very good function please add?

Just got off a chat with QB support. I'll save you all the trouble: This feature does Not Exist.

Support:
I definitely can picture out what you want to happen with the importing of transactions, however I'm afraid to tell you that we cannot import custom fields yet.

CharleeAnn at 10:53 AM said Alright Mike, I definitely can picture out what you want to happen with the importing of transactions, however I'm afraid to tell you that we cannot import custom fields yet

I am with you on this though, and I think it is a great idea and being able to do it would increase efficiency in the utilization of Quickbooks Online. So for this, would you like to send a suggestion or feedback to our software engineers regarding the inclusion of custom fields in importing data?

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In the product page there are quite some missing fields which they are important. One of them is the weight of the product. Adding custom fields in the product section is very important since in Europe we need to declare the weight of all electronic equipment we imported and since now we are doing this manually.

Please provide an update on this information in 2024, as the feature is still needed.

Can we add an extra field to the product in the 2024 online version?

Thanks

It's certainly beneficial to add extra fields to QuickBooks when importing files, @George221. This function will help users to manage their data within QuickBooks Online more efficiently.

Currently, adding extra fields to QuickBooks is unavailable. In the meantime, I recommend sending feedback to our Product Engineers. This way, they can review your suggestion and consider adding it in future updates.

Here's how to send one:

1. Select the Gear icon, then choose Feedback.
2. Type in your product suggestions.
3. Select Next to submit.

Moreover, you can check out this article to stay up to date with the latest news about product enhancements: Product Updates.

We appreciate your effort in posting here and helping us on how we can make a product more effective and user-friendly. Shoot me a reply if you have questions or concerns with any QuickBooks-related tasks. We'll be here to lend a hand anytime.

This is necessary not only when importing but also when adding fields at a later time.

I want to point out that this thread is six years old, and the customers have been requesting this feature for at least this long.

How many emails does your time need? How many years are needed?