JaeAnnC
QuickBooks Team

Account management

Thanks for joining in on this conversation, @Caldominus. Allow me to elaborate further on the differences between Complete and Full backup in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

I understand that the terms Complete and Full might seem synonymous at first glance. However, they hold different meanings when it comes to backing up data in QBO.

 

Full backup saves your financial data, which refers to the numerical and transactional information related to your company's finances. It includes records of income, expenses, assets, liabilities, equity, and various financial transactions. 

 

On the other hand, complete backup saves everything, including your company data. It encompasses all the information and settings associated with your business within the QBO environment. It may include both financial and non-financial details. Examples are customer and vendor information, chart of accounts, employee details, inventory data, preferences and settings, and others that define your business.

 

For in-depth information, please see this article: Back up and restore your QuickBooks Online Advanced Company.

 

Furthermore, you may also run reports in QBO to get a comprehensive view of your business's financial landscape, empowering you to make informed decisions, monitor progress, and optimize operations.

 

You can always get back to us whenever you have additional questions concerning data backup. We're always available to assist you further. Stay safe.