How to Get a QuickBooks Desktop License Number

When you have QuickBooks Desktop installed in your system, it comes with a license number and product number. Though these details are not frequently required, being aware of the same is recommended. In this article, read how to find the license numbers for QuickBooks Desktop and related products.

When do you need the License Information for QuickBooks Desktop

While using QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions, there are situations when you are required to locate the product number as well as your license number. The two most common situations when you will have to have the QB license number handy:

• While contacting customer support executive
• When switching to a new PC

How to Locate the QuickBooks Desktop License Information

To find your QuickBooks Desktop license info, press F2 in the program to view product details. Or, sign in to intuit.com to access license, product number, and version. For retail purchases, check the original packaging or purchase confirmation email.

Steps to Find Product Number, License Number, Version, and Release For QuickBooks Desktop Accountants or ProAdvisors

If you’re an Accountant or ProAdvisor using a ProAdvisor Program (PAP) software bundle, follow these steps to locate your QuickBooks Desktop product details:

• Sign in to the Intuit Customer Account Management Portal (CAMPs):
  Go to camps.intuit.com and sign in with the email associated with your QuickBooks account.
• Choose the Right License or Subscription Type:
  Select the license or subscription that matches the installation you’re working on.
• Locate Your Product Information:
  • Click Products & Services, then select Show More Products and Details.
  • Find and select PAP Enterprise Software Bundle, then click Details.
  • Click Show More, then look for Intuit QuickBooks Desktop Accountant Plus Subscription – Current Version.

Here, you’ll find your license number, product number, version, and release information for the latest version of QuickBooks Desktop Accountant Plus.

Related Topic: How to Register or Activate QuickBooks Desktop

For QuickBooks Desktop (Pro, Premier, or Enterprise)

Whether you have the Pro, Premier, or Enterprise option, you can follow the below-mentioned steps for the purpose:

• Go to QuickBooks Desktop.
• Press the F2 key.
• Navigate to the Product Information section and search for all the details, including the product name, number, license number, etc.
• If you want to have your release, you can check at the end of the name of the product.
• Move to the Version Used on File portion and find the version.

For QB Basic & Enhanced Payroll

• Go to QuickBooks Desktop.
• Click on the Employee menu.
• Choose Payroll Center.
• Click the Payroll tab.
• In the Subscription Statuses window, you will get the version information.

For QB Desktop for Mac

• Go to QuickBooks Desktop.
• Navigate to the Help menu.
• Select the Product Information section.

Read More: Fix QuickBooks Error 3371 Could Not Load the License Data

Where are the QuickBooks License Number Stored

If you can’t find your QuickBooks license number, don’t worry! You’re not alone. You’ll find the right answer to your problem in one of these three places:

On the Original Packaging

The QuickBooks license number is always located on the packaging of the CDs or DVDs. There will be a sticker on the box containing both your license number and product number.

Check Your Email Account

You will have received an email containing your QuickBooks license and product numbers when you purchased online. If not, take a look through your inbox to find the email with the QuickBooks details.

Use the QuickBooks Online Registry Tool

If you deleted the email containing your QuickBooks license number or discarded your original packaging, you can still find it using the QuickBooks registration tool. Just navigate to the Intuit website and enter your username and password to get started.

Contact Intuit Customer Support

If you can’t find your QuickBooks license number, you can give Intuit customer service a call. To provide proof of purchase to Intuit’s customer service representatives, they may ask for one of the following: your order number, your payment information if you are paying monthly or an invoice if you are paying annually, or the general account information.

In case you get stuck at any of the above-mentioned steps, you can simply connect with experts for all the help you need.

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