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Pre-Verification Prep - Quickbooks Desktop Export - How To

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Written by Ryan Pillsbury
Updated over 9 months ago

This guide explains how to export your QuickBooks Desktop database for the pre-verification flow with Breezy.

Prerequisites

- A computer with QuickBooks Desktop installed

- Access to your company file(s)

Export Process

For Single Company File Users

1. Open QuickBooks Desktop

2. Go to File > Backup Company > Create Local Backup

3. Click the "Create Local Backup" button

4. Select "Save it now" when prompted

For Multiple Company File Users

1. Open QuickBooks Desktop

2. Open your specific company database first

3. Follow the same steps: File > Backup Company > Create Local Backup

4. Click the "Create Local Backup" button

5. Select "Save it now" when prompted

Final Steps

1. Choose your desired folder location for the backup

2. The file name will automatically include a timestamp (default naming is recommended)

3. QuickBooks will export your database as a .QBBackup file

Sharing the Backup

Once exported, you can share the backup file with the Breezy team for verification through:

- Google Drive

- Email
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Along with the backup file, also include an admin Username and Password, which are necessarily to connect the Quickbooks Web Connector sync tool that is used for Breezy and Quickbooks Desktop to communicate with each other.

Need Help?

If you have any questions, you can reach out to the Breezy team through Intercom by sending a message in the chat interface.

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