QuickBooks keeps launching new features in QuickBooks Online to attract users from the traditional QB Desktop version. In line with the same thought, it has provided the add-on to backup QuickBooks online either through automatic backup or manually using the Intuit Data Protect (an Intuit product). With that Intuit has solved a huge problem that most users faces while using the QuickBooks Online version that is – Create a local backup of the QuickBooks file.
Most QuickBooks users had to struggle to find a reliable third-party resource to back up their files but now with QuickBooks Data Protect, that problem is solved as well. To ease your research, we have got you covered here with everything that you should know about backing up QuickBooks Online.
How do I set up the Intuit Data Protect to backup QuickBooks online?
First of all the Intuit Data Protect has to be purchased and the costing varies as per different plans. It costs $4.95\month for one company plan while it averages around $10/month or $5/month for accountants. Here are the steps that you may take to set up QuickBooks backup online.
1. Start with activating the Intuit Data Protect.
2. Launch QuickBooks and click the File tab.
3. Now choose Setup/Activate Online Backup.
4. Further, click on Intuit Data Protect and then right-click the Green padlock icon.
5. Click Open Intuit Data Protect and click Activate Now.
6. Now you may sign in to your Intuit Account.
7. Set the preferences and click Continue.
Steps to backup QuickBooks online?
Once the Intuit Data Protect setup completes, the last step that you need to take is to back up the QuickBooks online. Here are the steps.
1. Launch Intuit Data Protect tool.
2. Locate the button Backup Now and click over it.
3. Select the file you want to create the backup of, click Continue.
4. Again click Backup Now.
5. Once the process finishes, click Ok.
Great! Now your QuickBooks file is secured with the following benefits.
l Quick, easy, and automatic – You setup once and your data will be backed up automatically once and for all.
l High protection – Your QuickBooks company data gets 24/7 protection. Moreover, the data is encrypted, stored on your servers, and always ready to restore as per your commands.
l Liberty to choose what to backup – You may choose what to backup from your QuickBooks to a location on your PC. Moreover, you will get the complete details of the latest backup along with the notification of assurance that your data is completely protected.
Additional Benefits of QuickBooks online backup
· Backup your open files even while you are working on them.
· Automatic daily backups of your QuickBooks files.
· 100 GB backup capacity.
· 24/7 data recovery at any time.
· File versioning up to 45 days.
· You get the bank-standard data security encryption.
· Integrated QuickBooks status updates and safeguards.
How to export QuickBooks online data?
Before exporting the QuickBooks online data there are a few requirements that need to be met.
· Firstly, only a company administrator, accountant, or master administrator can export the files.
· You must use the Internet Explorer 10 or higher version.
· The feature is only available in the US Version.
· All other company screens must be closed.
Follow these steps to export the QBO files.
1. Launch QuickBooks online.
2. Click the Settings or Gear icon.
3. Go to Tools and then click Export data.
4. Now under Download company data, click the Learn More option.
5. You will see the Export overview window, click the Get started button.
6. Now click the Download button.
7. Now you will need to choose a location to save the company file.
8. Once the file gets downloaded, click the Convert now button.
9. Name the file as per your choice and click Save.
10. Click Finish.
Facing challenge to back up the QuickBooks online? Contact the experts today
Hopefully, these steps would have helped you to setup QuickBooks backup online with the benefits of using it. If at any point in time you face a problem to QuickBooks online Backup then you should get help from the QuickBooks experts. We have a team of accounting professionals and technicians who all are well-versed with QuickBooks backup. They are available 24/7 to provide their prompt services. Call us today to experience reliable support.
