Otherwise, you'll have to create a QuickBooks Online account. To know which program is the right one for you, you can visit our Plans and Pricing page. After setting up, let's add yourself as an employee.
Here's how:
Go to Payroll, then Employees.
Select Add an employee.
Add your name. Make sure to include any letter or number on your first name to save it.
Enter the other necessary details.
Click Save.
Once done, you can now pay yourself. For complete steps, I encourage browsing this article: Process or Run Payroll.
Please be sure to let me know if you have further questions about the process. I'm always here to help. Keep safe.