Step 1: Back up Your Data
Before deleting your Quickbooks account, make sure to back up your data. This is important because once you delete your account, you won’t be able to retrieve your data. To back up your data, follow these steps:
- Open Quickbooks and go to the File menu.
- Select Backup Company and then Create Local Backup.
- Choose a location to save your backup file and click Save.
- Select the options you want for your backup and click Next.
- Review your backup settings and click Save Backup.
Step 2: Cancel Your Subscription
If you have a subscription plan with Quickbooks, you need to cancel it before deleting your account. To cancel your subscription, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Quickbooks account and go to the Gear icon.
- Select Account and Settings and then Billing & Subscription.
- Click Cancel Subscription and follow the prompts to cancel your subscription.
Step 3: Delete Your Company
Now that you have backed up your data and cancelled your subscription, you can proceed to delete your Quickbooks account. To delete your company, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Quickbooks account and go to the Gear icon.
- Select Account and Settings and then Advanced.
- Click Delete Company and follow the prompts to delete your company.
Step 4: Contact Quickbooks Support (Optional)
If you have any issues deleting your Quickbooks account, you can contact Quickbooks support for assistance. They can guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I delete my Quickbooks account without backing up my data?
No, it’s important to back up your data before deleting your Quickbooks account. Once you delete your account, you won’t be able to retrieve your data.
2. What happens to my subscription when I delete my Quickbooks account?
If you have an active subscription with Quickbooks, you need to cancel it before deleting your account. Once your account is deleted, your subscription will be cancelled automatically.
3. Can I recover my data after deleting my Quickbooks account?
No, once you delete your Quickbooks account, your data is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
4. How long does it take to delete my Quickbooks account?
The process of deleting your Quickbooks account can take a few minutes to complete. It depends on the size of your company and the amount of data you have.
5. Do I need to contact Quickbooks support to delete my account?
It’s not necessary to contact Quickbooks support to delete your account. However, if you have any issues or questions, you can reach out to them for assistance.
Backup | Subscription | Delete Company |
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Back up your data before deleting your Quickbooks account. | Cancel your subscription before deleting your Quickbooks account. | Delete your company by following the prompts. |