Manage Users in QuickBooks Desktop & Online

Published Date: December 13, 2022   Updated Date: October 4, 2024

Delete users in QuickBooks Online

There is one thing that we all can agree upon and that is, a business owner cannot do all the things related to the business single-handedly. The user will need multiple helpers for numerous departments. Let’s understand this with the help of an example of the accounting and finance department, a business owner cannot handle day-to-day business activity as well as post the entries and prepare the accounts and financial statements. Know how to manage users in QuickBooks (add, edit, and delete) Desktop and Online.

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Steps to Add, Edit, Delete, or Change Users in QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks allows you the add, edit, and remove users in QuickBooks Online. Here’s a step-by-step guide for each action individually.

Add an Authorized User

  • Go to the My Accounts tab and sign in using your login credentials. In case you end up facing issues in signing in, go to the My Account: Login Help
  • After this, you will have to select the product or service that has to be managed from the Manage Your QuickBooks page. 
  • Look for the correct account. 
  • Now, you must scroll down to navigate to the Authorized Users section. 
  • Choose to Invite a User by clicking on it. 
  • Enter the contact information that is required such as Name, Email, and Phone Number.
  • Lastly, hit the Send Invite option

Remove or Delete an Authorized User

  • You must sign in from the My Accounts section. If you are facing issues while signing in, go to the My Account: Login Help.
  • Go to the Manage Your QuickBooks page and choose the product or service you would want to manage. 
  • Now you must check if you have the correct account information or not. 
  • Navigate to the Authorized Users section. 
  • You will have to select the name of the user to delete or remove the authorized user. 
  • Choose the Remove User option. In case the user didn’t take any required action after receiving the invitation email, you will have the option of Cancel Invite.

Edit an Authorized User Details

Authorized users can update their user IDs and contact information. However, these users will not be able to edit or change their names. However, if it is very important to change the name, you will have to remove the primary contact and send a fresh invite with updated information. In case you are unable to get primary contact information, you can always raise a required to change the contact name in QuickBooks.

Add a New User

In the initial step, Which is to add a new user in QuickBooks and, an invitation is required them to do here are some steps mentioned:

  • Now go to the settings -> menu manage users -> and just click on add users.
  • Now, choose the user type that you wish to create enter the user’s name and email address, and click on save.
  • We are required to ask the user to accept the invitation by checking the email from QuickBooks Hill Disc the user will have to click on the let’s go message available on the email login page will appear, now here they are required to enter the required information and following this user can move forward & create their account.

Delete a User

  • In the initial step, click & log in with the user profile that has permission to manage users and then choose settings.
  • In the next second step, now you are required to click on manage user & click on the user that you want to delete click on the arrow icon in the action column, and click on delete.
  • Step three takes you to see your confirmation window on the screen and click on delete again.

Note: Kindly know that when you delete the user, this action is not reversible, you will be able to view the history of the deleted users in the audit log.

Changing User Access in QuickBooks Online

  • Log in with the profile that has access to manage users.
  • In the second step, after logging in with your credentials, click on settings choose manage users look for the user that you wish to edit, and click on edit in the action column.
  • Here select the new user type in the user type drop-down menu.
  • This step is for the selection of required user settings. If it is appropriate in your case, then click on save.
  • Lastly in step number five, you are required to ask the user to log in and log in again to see updates or changes if they happened correctly.
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Steps to Manage Users in QuickBooks Desktop

You can add a user with a specified role to manage your books in QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise. A user with a certain role and access can be created. How to create a user and assign a role is shown below.

Add a QuickBooks user

Below are the mentioned steps to add a user, and then assign a role it.

  • Select Users by going to the Company menu.
  • Then you have to select Set Up Users and Roles.
  • Select OK by entering the admin password.
  • Now you have to select the tab of User List and then you have to choose New.
  • After that, you have to enter a username and an optional password.
  • Select the user’s roles that are in the Available Roles section, then you have to choose Add.
  • At last, After completing you have to select OK.

Invite Intuit Account Users

You can invite customers to register for an Intuit account if they just need access to related services like Capital, Workforce, Payroll, or QuickBooks Time and don’t frequently use QuickBooks. How? Read on.

  • Select Users under Company from the menu.
  • Then you have to choose User Management for your Intuit Account.
  • Choose Add user from the Users tab.
  • Select a role from the Available roles, Enter the user’s email address, and then you have to click Add.
  • Then you have to select Add user.
  • At last, You have to choose OK.

They should check their email and then choose to accept the invitation, and then log in using their user name or email.

Use Predefined Roles

14 predefined roles are available to select. These encompass common roles that are found in most businesses. Roles denoted by an asterisk (*) have full access to view all of your account’s transactions. Predefined roles can also be started so that you begin with some already-existing permission. Remember that any adjustments you make affect every user who holds that role.

  • Select Users by going to the Company menu.
  • Then you have to choose Set Up Users and Roles.
  • Select OK by entering the admin password.
  • Now you have to choose the tab of Role List.
  • Then you have to select a role and to review its permissions select Edit
  • Choose an account area from the Area and Activities section. The access level can be adjusted to None, Full, or Partial.
  • Once the permissions have been configured, click OK to save.

Create a New Custom Role

New roles can be created entirely from scratch. You can choose which specific areas of your accounts can be accessed using this.

  • Select Users under Company from the menu.
  • Then you have to choose Create Users and Roles.
  • After entering the admin password you have to choose OK.
  • Choose New under the Role List tab.
  • Then you have to give the role description and a name.

Note: Give anything a name that identifies its degree of permission.

  • Choose an account area from the Area and Activities section. In order to define the role’s permissions, review each section and choose None, Full, or Partial.
  • Select OK to save once you have adjusted the permissions for each location.

Review Roles and Permissions

You can run a Permission Access by Roles report if you need to see information about all roles and their permissions.

  • Select Users that are under the Company menu.
  • Then you have to select Set Up Users and Roles.
  • After entering the admin password, Choose OK.
  • View Permissions is available after selecting the Role List tab.
  • Select Display after choosing the roles you want to review.
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Managing Users in QuickBooks As an Administrator

The QuickBooks accounting software was developed to help the user keep track of all expenses in the business, this is also helpful for the automation of things like invoicing & reporting. Current users can add new users and give them access to work on the company’s file. For that, users are required to be logged into the company file as an administrator to manage users.

  • You are required to launch QuickBooks and log in to the company file as an administrator.
  • You need to click on Company -> choose Users and then, select Set Up Users and Roles from the menu to open the Users and Roles window.
  • All users that have permission to your company file are listed in the list of users.
  • Choose the user that is required to edit and click the Delete option to delete the user or the Edit button to open the Edit User window.
  • You are required to enter a new password in the Password column and the Confirm Password option to change the user’s password. Choose a role from the Available Roles list and click the Add button to designate it to the user.
  • Choose OK to save the latest settings for the user.
  • Choose the New button to open the New User window.
  • Enter a name for the user in the User Name field and a password in the password field and confirm password fields. Choose a role from the Available Roles list and select the “Add” button to assign it to the new user.
  • Click “OK” to create a new user.

In this module, we have learned how we can add, manage, or delete users in QuickBooks Online. We have tried to assist you in a very simple way. However, If you come across any problem during the process.

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Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

What Exercises Does a Standard User has in QuickBooks Online?

A standard user can enter invoices, sales resist, estimates, refunds, statements, charges, and credits receive payments from the customer view the customer registered, and delete the customer’s product and services as well. They will also view customer and accounts receivable reports as well.

How you can Add a new team member to QuickBooks Online Accountant?

You need to first log into QuickBooks online accountant as an admin or you can also log in with the user profile with full access and then go to the team menu. Now click on add users, enter your team members’ info, and click on next. Now select the access level in the access drop-down and click on Next again. If you want to give admin access to your user for some clients, do it in this step and save it when you are done.

How do I create a new custom role in QuickBooks Online?

To create a new custom role in QuickBooks Online, you will have to select the Users option from the company menu. After this, you will get the option to choose, click on Create Users and Roles. Once you are done entering your login credentials such as password, you will have to click on the OK button. From the Role List tab, you will have the click on the New button and then submit the name and a role description. Lastly, you must select an account area under the Area and Activities tab and review each section.

What is the process of adding an Authorized user to QuickBooks Online?

You can add an authorized user in QuickBooks Online by signing in to the My Accounts section. Once you are all set, choose the products or services option that you wish to oversee from the Manage your QuickBooks page. Verify the displayed information, and then go to the Authorised Users section provided below. After this, hit the Invite a User button and provide contact information such as Email ID, Name, and Phone.

Can a user delete or remove an Authorized User?

Yes, a user can delete an authorized user in QuickBooks. Apart from this, they will also have an option to add and change/edit/update information of Authorized Users. There are some limitations like you cannot change your name but under certain conditions, you can.

How do I change my User ID in QuickBooks?

To be able to change your User ID in QuickBooks, you are required to sign in to your Inuit Account Manager. You can use your QuickBooks login credentials to log into these accounts. You will have to go to the sign-in and security menu and choose the User ID, Email addresses, Password, or Phone tab. Now, you must make the required changes and then click on the Save button to ensure all the changes have been saved successfully.

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