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Jay205
October 17, 2023
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Where can I download Quickbooks Online for Mac? https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/advanced/migration/?cid=ipd_qbo_simba does not appear to have any link to download.

  • October 17, 2023
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Seems that the link to download Mac app is outdated and does not make any download link visible.
Best answer by DebSheenD

Hello there, @Jay205.


I'm here to provide clarification as to why you don't have the prompt to get the desktop app on your end. 

 

We can manually download and install the QuickBooks Desktop for MacBook. Before downloading the new app, ensure to quit all QuickBooks apps and QuickView from running.

 

To download, here's how: 

 

  1. Follow this Download link to download the new QuickBooks app for Mac.
  2. Follow the instructions on the download page.
  3. If you see this message, An older item named "QuickBooks" already exists in this location. Do you want to replace it with the newer one you're moving to, just click Replace. 

 

After that, launch the new QuickBooks app for Mac by following the steps below: 

 

  1. Go to the Finder icon on the bottom left corner of your Mac and click the Applications folder. 
  2. Select Always Allow if this message pops up: QuickBooks wants to use your confidential information stored in Intuit ID... in your keychain. This is simply macOS validating the new application.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 

 

For more information, see this link: Install the QuickBooks Online for Mac app.

 

Additionally, check out our QuickBooks Help Articles for your future tasks. This page contains various topics with steps to manage your transactions, forms, taxes, and other related matters. 

 

Please don't hesitate to touch base with me here if you need any additional assistance. I look forward to hearing from you again.

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October 17, 2023

I wouldnt bother if I was you, Ive been using QB's online on a mac for a few years and about a month ago it starting playing up! 

QB's wont admit it, but it doesnt work on a mac as it should, my feeling is that QB's are dropping mac.

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Jay205Author
October 17, 2023

I agree with you. I finally found that I had downloaded a Mac App zip when I signed up for Quickbooks Online. Using that one, I learned that it can't even find the company file after the login. Tried multiple times. It's buggy, so it appears.

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IrizA
October 17, 2023

I see that you need guidance on how to install QuickBooks Online desktop app on your Mac device, Jay205. I've got some details to help you.

 

You can download QuickBooks Online Desktop within your QuickBooks Online account. Note that you can only do it if you're logged in on your QuickBooks Online Accountant or QuickBooks Online Advanced company.

  

Here's how: 

 

  1. Go to Settings. 
  2. Then under Your Company tab, select Get the desktop app. 
  3. The app will install automatically depending on your settings. If not, you will be prompted to save the.exe file. 
     
  • If asked, choose where you want to save the file then click Save. Open the QuickBooks Setup file to install.    

 

        4. A shortcut to the app is installed on your desktop. The app should open automatically upon installation. If it doesn't, open the app from the shortcut.

        5. Enter your user ID and password on the sign-in screen. Then click Sign in.

        6. The first time you use the desktop app, you’ll see an option to select how QuickBooks is displayed on the main homepage, (you can change this later).
 

  • If you switch from QuickBooks Desktop and want a similar view, select Yes, let’s go. 
  • If you’re already familiar with QuickBooks Online, select No, I already know how to use QuickBooks Online.

    7. After selecting your company, you can now use it. 

 

You can also move your file from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online. 

 

Feel free to contact us anytime if you need further assistance with installing QuickBooks Online on your device. Have a great day!

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DebSheenDAnswer
October 17, 2023

Hello there, @Jay205.


I'm here to provide clarification as to why you don't have the prompt to get the desktop app on your end. 

 

We can manually download and install the QuickBooks Desktop for MacBook. Before downloading the new app, ensure to quit all QuickBooks apps and QuickView from running.

 

To download, here's how: 

 

  1. Follow this Download link to download the new QuickBooks app for Mac.
  2. Follow the instructions on the download page.
  3. If you see this message, An older item named "QuickBooks" already exists in this location. Do you want to replace it with the newer one you're moving to, just click Replace. 

 

After that, launch the new QuickBooks app for Mac by following the steps below: 

 

  1. Go to the Finder icon on the bottom left corner of your Mac and click the Applications folder. 
  2. Select Always Allow if this message pops up: QuickBooks wants to use your confidential information stored in Intuit ID... in your keychain. This is simply macOS validating the new application.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 

 

For more information, see this link: Install the QuickBooks Online for Mac app.

 

Additionally, check out our QuickBooks Help Articles for your future tasks. This page contains various topics with steps to manage your transactions, forms, taxes, and other related matters. 

 

Please don't hesitate to touch base with me here if you need any additional assistance. I look forward to hearing from you again.

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