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QBO Plus to QBDT

Forum|Forum|2 years ago
January 17, 2024
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Hi,

How can I backup my QBO data to use in QBDT. I am using QBO PLUS not advance. It does not seem to have a backup option only export to excel.

Also going to

https://app.qbo.intuit.com/app/exportqbodatatoqbdt

show a black page.

Anyway to get this done.

Thanks

QuickBooks Online

Clark_B

Hello there, @Sahm11.

I'd be glad to guide you to back up your data from QuickBooks Online (QBO) to QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

Here's how:

Step 1: Download QuickBooks Desktop.

Download and install QuickBooks Desktop on your computer.
Open QuickBooks Desktop.
Go to File and select Close Company. Leave QuickBooks Desktop open while you complete the rest of the steps.

Note: You can only move data from QuickBooks Desktop for Windows. Once you move it to Windows, you can convert it to QuickBooks for Mac.

Step 2: Sign in to QuickBooks Online and download the migration tool.

Sign in to the QuickBooks Online account you want to convert with a browser we support. Use your Intuit Account credentials.
Select the URL and replace anything after /app/ with exportqbodatatoqbdt. The URL should say https://app.qbo.intuit.com/app/exportqbodatatoqbdt. Then select Enter on your keyboard. Other support task links won't work during this process.
You'll see Export Overview. Read the Export Overview. You can print out it if you'd like. Select Get Started.
Select the Download tool to download the QuickBooks Desktop migration tool.
Once you download the tool, launch the tool to install it and select Next.
Accept the terms in the license agreement and select Next.
Select Complete as the type of setup, then Next.
Select Install, then Finish.

To proceed to Steps 3, 4, and 5, please refer to this article: Move your QuickBooks Online data to QuickBooks Desktop.

On the other hand, If you are unable to access the link that you posted and are seeing a black page. I suggest opening an incognito window using keyboard shortcuts based on your browser to determine if the issue is related to your browser.

Google Chrome: Ctrl + Shift + N
Mozilla Firefox: Ctrl + Shift + P
Microsoft Edge: Ctrl + Shift + P
Safari: Command + Shift + N

You can also use other supported, up-to-date browsers as an alternative which will provide the best and most secure experience with QuickBooks.

You'll additionally be able to find many useful resources about using QuickBooks in our help article archives.

Please feel free to drop a comment below, if you have further concerns about backuping your data or other QBO and QBDT-related concerns. I will answer them in any possible way.

S

Sahm11Author

Still I get an empty page when I use the link you provided to download the migration tool.

https://app.qbo.intuit.com/app/exportqbodatatoqbdt

I used the link you provided but I only see this Link in the page and no link to migration tool.

You can also export reports to Excel to get data out of QuickBooks Online Plus

Please note I have QBOnline PLUS and not Advance.

Can Plus account do the backup or only Excel export ?

J

jenniehilligerinc

tried this but when going to https://app.qbo.intuit.com/app/exportqbodatatoqbdt. i get a screen that redirects me in under 2 seconds to login page. Is there no way to create a quickbooks backup file to import to desktop from online?

i do not want to do excel files as they always miss data. Please explain to me how i can get a proper backup file

Thanks!