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Import and export employee data in QuickBooks Online

by Intuit • Image Alt Text 52
Image Alt Text Updated 8/5/2026 02:29

Learn about importing and exporting employee information with QuickBooks Online.

When managing employee information, there are a few things you need to know. We discuss the importing and exporting of this essential company data below.

Import employee data 

  • You can't import employee information from another application.

  • When you convert a company file from QuickBooks Desktop to form a new QuickBooks Online company, the conversion includes employee contact information, but not payroll data.

Export employee data

You can export employee information by creating a report and exporting it to Microsoft Excel.