How to Find QuickBooks Product and License numbers?

When upgrading to a new computer, you need your QuickBooks Product and License numbers to reinstall the software and keep your records intact. The location of these numbers depends on how you purchased QuickBooks and whether it is registered with Intuit. If you have a purchase receipt, Intuit customer support can help retrieve the numbers if needed.

There are several ways to find your QuickBooks Product and License numbers, depending on your purchase method and registration status with Intuit. Have trouble locating them? Don’t worry! This guide will walk you through the steps to find your QuickBooks License and Product numbers easily. Keep reading for a detailed explanation.

Which is QuickBooks Version Running on the System?

Sometimes QuickBooks users face opening a company file from the File Manager, you receive the following error: Alternate QuickBooks Version - QuickBooks File Manager was unable to find the QuickBooks version the Company file was created with. Would you like to upgrade this file to the latest version of QuickBooks?

How to Find QuickBooks Product and License Numbers?

The easy way to resolve the error is to install the Premier Accountant's version of QuickBooks. If you do not have the Premier Accountant's version of QuickBooks, the file will need to be opened manually from within the Pro or Premier edition of QuickBooks business accounting software.

Important: QuickBooks file manager is restricted to open company files if the corresponding year of QuickBooks Premier Accountant's version is not installed on your computer.

If the problem still prevails for a long time contact the QuickBooks technical support number. The in-house Intuit-certified Proadvisors are approachable via various modes like phone support, email support, live chat, etc. At times due to some valid reasons, you fail to reach the support professionals. In such a scenario, you can contact other reliable agencies.

Find QuickBooks Desktop License Info

Find important product information for QuickBooks Desktop and connected products here:

• Product name
• Product number
• Version
• License number
• Release

You can find your product number, license number, version, and release here:

Read more: How to Find QuickBooks Version and Check Latest Release?

QuickBooks Desktop (Pro, Premier, or Enterprise):

1. Start QuickBooks Desktop.

2. Press the F2 key.

3. In the Product Information window, find your product name, product number, and license number.

4. You can find your release at the end of the product name.

Tip:

• In the case of a digital version of QuickBooks Desktop purchased from our website, your product information is the email that confirms your purchase.
• You'll find this label on the original packaging next to the UPC if you purchased QuickBooks from a retail store.

• If you have registered your product, you can access your information online at any time. Simply visit the Account Management Portal (CAMPS) to retrieve your product and license number.
• In case you haven't registered your product and are unable to locate your license number, you can use the License Look Up tool to find it.

5. Search for your version in the "Version Used on File" section. The versions are arranged chronologically, with the oldest one displayed at the top and the most recent one at the bottom.

 QuickBooks Basic and Enhanced Payroll (for Desktop)

• Start QuickBooks Desktop.
• Go to the "Employees" menu.
• Select "Payroll Center."
• Click on the "Payroll" tab.
• Your version will be displayed in the "Subscription Statuses" window.

QuickBooks Desktop for Mac

• Open QuickBooks Desktop for Mac.
• Go to the "Help" menu.
• Select "Product Information."

Need Professional Help?

Also, you can choose QuickBooks ProAdvisor Support for resolving your QuickBooks software issue. It is an independent technical support provider for QuickBooks accounting software and peripherals. It houses experienced and knowledgeable professionals who with their combined skills help to resolve the issues. The resolution offered is complete and assured to be resolved in the minimum wait time.

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