Quickbooks 2018 Free Download
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How to Download QuickBooks 2018 for Free
QuickBooks is a popular accounting software that helps you manage your business finances. Whether you need to track your income and expenses, create invoices and reports, or manage your taxes, QuickBooks can help you do it all. But what if you want to try QuickBooks before you buy it? Or what if you need to use an older version of QuickBooks for compatibility reasons? In this article, we will show you how to download QuickBooks 2018 for free and use it for a limited time.
What You Need
- A computer that meets the system requirements for QuickBooks 2018. You can check the system requirements here: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/download-quickbooks-desktop/L0TkDC77z_US_en_US.
- An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply).
- A valid email address to register the trial version.
How to Download QuickBooks 2018 for Free
- Go to the Downloads & Updates page on the QuickBooks website: https://downloads.quickbooks.com/app/qbdt/products.
- Select your country, product, and version. If you want to download QuickBooks 2018, make sure you select 2018 under version.
- Select Search. You will see a list of available products for download.
- Select Download next to the product you want. You can choose from QuickBooks Pro, Premier, or Enterprise.
- Save the file on your computer and run it once the download is complete.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install QuickBooks 2018 on your computer.
- When prompted, enter your email address to register the trial version. You will receive a confirmation email with your license and product numbers.
- Enter your license and product numbers when asked and select Next.
- Select Express and then Install. Wait for the installation to finish.
- Select Open QuickBooks to start using the trial version.
Tips and Warnings
- The trial version of QuickBooks 2018 is valid for 30 days. After that, you will need to purchase a license to continue using it.
- You can use the trial version to open and convert your existing QuickBooks files. However, you cannot restore a backup file from a newer version of QuickBooks.
- If you have any issues with downloading or installing QuickBooks 2018, you can refer to the troubleshooting guide here: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/install-products/troubleshoot-installation-errors-when-upgrading-to-a-new-version/00/203730.
How to Use QuickBooks 2018
Once you have installed QuickBooks 2018 on your computer, you can start using it to manage your business finances. Here are some of the things you can do with QuickBooks 2018:
- Create and send invoices and estimates to your customers.
- Track your income and expenses and categorize them by project, customer, or vendor.
- Connect your bank and credit card accounts and download transactions automatically.
- Reconcile your accounts and make sure they match your bank statements.
- Prepare and file your taxes with ease and accuracy.
- Generate and customize reports and graphs to see how your business is doing.
- Share your data with your accountant or other users securely.
To learn more about how to use QuickBooks 2018, you can check out the tutorials, webinars, and training classes here: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/download-quickbooks-desktop/L0TkDC77z_US_en_US.
How to Upgrade to a Newer Version of QuickBooks
If you want to upgrade to a newer version of QuickBooks, you can do so easily with the help of the upgrade tool. The upgrade tool will transfer your data and settings from your old version to the new one. Here are the steps to upgrade to a newer version of QuickBooks:
- Make sure you have a backup of your company file in case something goes wrong.
- Download the latest version of QuickBooks from the Downloads & Updates page: https://downloads.quickbooks.com/app/qbdt/products.
- Select your country, product, and version. Make sure you select the version you want to upgrade to.
- Select Search. You will see a list of available products for download.
- Select Download next to the product you want. You can choose from QuickBooks Pro, Premier, or Enterprise.
- Save the file on your computer and run it once the download is complete.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the new version of QuickBooks on your computer.
- When prompted, select Yes to All to overwrite the old version of QuickBooks.
- Select Open QuickBooks to start using the new version.
The upgrade tool will automatically transfer your data and settings from the old version to the new one. You can verify that everything is working correctly by opening your company file and checking your reports and transactions.