How the migration works
1
Learn what moves over

Understand which features and data transfer automatically and what may need manual setup after the move.

2
Convert your file

Use Intuit's built-in migration tool to move your QuickBooks Desktop company file directly to QBO.

3
Fix any errors

Some data may not convert cleanly. Use the error-fixing guide to resolve common issues after migration.

4
Complete your setup

Follow the post-migration checklist to make sure your QBO account is fully configured and ready to use.

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Core migration guides
Learn about switching from QBDT to QBO
QuickBooks Help
Guide
Convert your QBDT file to QBO
QuickBooks Help
Guide
How features & data move from QBDT to QBO
QuickBooks Help
Guide
Fix errors when moving from QBDT to QBO
QuickBooks Help
Guide
What to do after you make the move to QBO
QuickBooks Help
Guide
Move your inventory from QBDT to QBO
QuickBooks Help
Guide
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Importing lists & data only
Common questions about importing data to QBO
QuickBooks Help
Guide
Import products and services into QBO
QuickBooks Help
Guide
Videos
How to use the QuickBooks Online app
YouTube
Video
Download and use the QBO desktop app
QuickBooks Help
Guide