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roc19
October 14, 2021
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How to separate Self-employed from Quickbooks online?

  • October 14, 2021
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I have been using QBO for a few weeks, but after finding it a little too complicated, I wanted to try self-employed. In this processes I unwittingly linked them, and now I have two companies under my intuit login, with identical names and email logins - one that I use and a trial account. I pick one, but if it's the wong one, I have to log out and log in again. I would like to separate them. I tried changing the email address, but that now seems to be 'fused" - i.e. if I change one, I change both. Any tips? Or will the trial account disappear when the 30 days trial is over? Thank you.

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Archie_B
October 14, 2021

It's good to see you again here in the Community, roc19.

 

I'd like to help and share what I know about managing your account and subscription in QuickBooks Online.

 

You can change the User ID or Email for your QuickBooks Online subscription. This way, you'll know which subscription you're using.

 

Here's how:
 

  1. Log in to your QuickBooks Online.
  2. Click on your profile icon next to the Gear ⚙ icon.
  3. Select Manage your Intuit Account. This will open the Intuit Account Manager.
  4. Go to Sign in & security menu.
  5. Select the User ID, or Email address section.
  6. Make your changes.
  7. Once done, select Save.

 

I've added this article just in case you want to change your account's credentials in QuickBooks Self-Employed: Change your email, user ID, or password for QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Online Accountant , and QuickBooks Self-Employed.

 

You can check this link to learn how you can manage your QuickBooks Online account.

 

Get back to me if you still have other concerns about it. I'll keep an eye for your response. Have a wonderful week!

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roc19Author
October 14, 2021

Hi Archie_B,

Thank you for your quick and detailed reply. This won't work I'm afraid as the business email is used on the Quickbooks online account, so I can't change that (well, I changed it following your instructions, but it didn't separate the two products - they are still under the same intuit login (which is our business email). Any other tips please? Specifically how to remove self-employed from my suite of products? Thank you. :)

LieraMarie_A
LieraMarie_A
October 14, 2021

Thank you for all the details, @roc19. I'm happy to chime in and share a workaround.

 

Once the trial period is up, it will automatically move to the Canceled Companies section. You can also cancel your free trial and create a new one using a different email.

 

As another option, you may consider changing the company name of your QuickBooks QuickBooks Online or Self-Employed. The business name in QBSE depends on the personal information you've entered into the system. Please ensure to select the Personal info tab instead. This way, you can modify your business details in the Name section.

 

Please see the screenshot below for a visual guide:



If you opt to change your QBO business name, refer to this article: Change your business name, contact info, or EIN.

 

Feel free to check out or save these articles in case you will be needing them in your future tasks in QBO:

 

Don't hesitate to reply to let me know if you need anything else from us. I'd be glad to help you again in the future.

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