How to Import Invoices into QuickBooks Online

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In this blog post, you’ll learn how to import invoices into QuickBooks Online.

Quick Instructions:

  1. Click the gear icon in the upper right corner
  2. Under TOOLS click Import data
  3. Click the Invoices square
  4. Browse to the CSV file you’re using to import on your computer
    1. If your CSV includes new customer check “Add new customer to QuickBooks”
  5. Click Next
  6. Map the columns in your CSV to the appropriate fields within QuickBooks 
  7. Click Next
  8. Click Complete import

Keep reading for a complete walkthrough with screenshots:

Import Data

To begin click the gear icon in the upper right corner. Under TOOLS click Import data.

Selecting Import data under TOOLS in the gear menu in QuickBooks Online.

On this page you have the option to import:

You can also import data from QuickBooks Desktop and Sage 50 / Peachtree.

Click the Invoices box to continue to the Import invoices screen.

Import Data screen in QuickBooks Online with all the different options for data you can import.

Import Invoices

If this is your first time importing invoices I suggest downloading the import guide and sample CSV.

The import guide explains what the columns in the sample CSV are, and how they translate to what you see in QuickBooks Online.

You can use the sample CSV as a template to enter the information for your own invoices.

Here getting imported in this example. This CSV was made using the sample CSV:

A CSV file of invoices ready to import into QuickBooks Online.

Once you have your own CSV file ready to go click Browse and find the file on your computer.

Check off “Add new customer to QuickBooks” if you’re importing invoices for customers that are not yet in your QuickBooks.

Then click Next.

Importing invoices with new customers into QuickBooks Online via CSV file.

Map Your Column Headings

Next, you’ll see a list of the column headings in your CSV and match them with fields in QuickBooks Online.

If you’re using the same column headings as the sample CSV it should automatically match everything correctly.

Mapping column headings when importing invoices in QuickBooks Online.

When you’re ready click Next.

Complete Import

In the final step, it tells you how many invoices were imported and how many were new customers.

Completing the import of invoices into QuickBooks Online.

Double-check that this is correct and then click the Complete import button.

You now know how to import invoices into Quickbooks Online.

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6 Responses

  1. We receive orders from our website for various products that we sell. I am looking for a way to import this order (csv format) directly into Quickbooks and create a new Estimate or Invoice. The order has multiple products on it. Can this be done?

    1. They’ll want to go to https://apps.com/ and search for “CSV”. There are a variety of really great apps and one of them may be able to do this. Check out the company SaasAnt, they have some good apps, but I’m not sure if they have one that will do what you need.

      -Jess

  2. I see in your example you have a column for “Shipping Charge.” I need something similar so I can add “Fuel Surcharge.” Would this show up in the invoice and be calculated in to the total?

    1. Jessica,

      Everything in the columns maps to fields within the QBO invoice. Shipping Charge maps to the Shipping field on the invoice, Fuel Surcharge does not have anything to map to. You would need to add “Fuel Surcharge” as a product/service which you could make a separate category for, or use a shipping category.

      -Jess

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