🔁 How to Renew Your QuickBooks Desktop Subscription (2025 Guide)
If you’re wondering how to keep your QuickBooks Desktop running smoothly, you're in the right place. In this guide, we’ll answer your most common questions:
🧾 How to renew your QuickBooks Desktop subscription
🔁 Whether it needs to be renewed yearly
💵 How much renewal costs
🔄 If it automatically renews
📞 Need help now? Call QuickBooks Support at +1 (805) 214‑4160
✅ How to Renew Subscription in QuickBooks Desktop
You can renew your subscription easily in a few ways — either directly from the software or through your Intuit account.
💻 Option 1: From Inside QuickBooks Desktop
Open QuickBooks Desktop.
Go to the Help menu.
Select Manage My License ➡️ Renew Subscription.
Sign in with your Intuit account if prompted.
Update your payment details if needed.
Click Renew or Subscribe and confirm payment.
You’ll receive a confirmation, and your software will be reactivated. ✅
🌐 Option 2: Through Your Intuit Account Online
Visit: https://accounts.intuit.com
Log in with your Intuit ID (email + password).
Go to Billing & Subscriptions.
Locate your QuickBooks Desktop product.
Click Reactivate or Renew.
Enter payment info and confirm.
📌 Done! Your subscription will be active and ready to use.
🔁 Does QuickBooks Desktop Have to Be Renewed Every Year?
Yes — QuickBooks Desktop is typically a yearly subscription unless you have a one-time purchase license (which Intuit has largely phased out).
🔄 Most Users Now Use:
QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus
QuickBooks Desktop Premier Plus
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
These are annual subscriptions that include:
Automatic updates
Data backup
Customer support
Payroll services (if included in your plan)
So yes, you’ll need to renew every 12 months to continue using the full features.
💰 How Much Does It Cost to Renew QuickBooks Desktop?
The cost depends on your edition and add-ons (like payroll). Here's a general breakdown (2025 estimates):
| Edition | Annual Renewal Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Pro Plus | $549/year |
| Premier Plus | $799/year |
| Enterprise (Silver) | $1,410/year |
| Enterprise (Gold/Platinum) | $1,740–$2,200/year |
| Payroll Add-On | +$500–$800/year |
⚠️ Prices may change — always check current pricing at quickbooks.intuit.com or call support.
📞 Need a quote? Call us at +1 (805) 214‑4160
🔄 Does QuickBooks Desktop Automatically Renew?
✅ Yes — If you’ve enabled auto-renewal when purchasing or renewing.
To check or update your auto-renewal settings:
Go to Billing & Subscriptions.
Check if Auto-Renewal is enabled.
You can turn it ON or OFF from here.
📌 If auto-renew is OFF, you’ll need to manually renew each year or risk losing access to your software and data services.
📞 Need Help Renewing?
If you're having trouble with your renewal, billing issues, or activation errors — we’re here to help!
✅ Call QuickBooks Subscription Support
📞 +1 (805) 214‑4160 (Available 24/7)
👨💼 Speak with a live agent for fast renewal assistance.
📝 Final Tips
🔐 Always keep your payment method updated to avoid service interruptions.
📧 Watch for renewal emails from Intuit with reminders and receipts.
🧾 If you’re using QuickBooks Payroll, renew it along with your Desktop plan.
