How to Import Locations/Departments List into QuickBooks Online (U.S)?

January 1, 2025

You can import Locations/Departments from text files or Excel spreadsheets directly into QuickBooks Online using SaasAnt Transactions (Online) software.

Pre Requisites:

Connect your QuickBooks Online account to SaasAnt Transactions (Online) App from QuickBooks AppStore by clicking the "Get App Now" button and get the 30 days free trial [No credit card required].


Importing Locations/Departments List into QuickBooks Online:

To import bulk/batch locations and Department List into QuickBooks Online using the SaasAnt Transactions (Online) application, follow the steps below


Click on the "Upload File" Menu and upload your file.

Step 1: Select your file and spreadsheet which has the Locations/Departments that you want to import.

Step 2: Select the QuickBooks entity as Locations.

Step 3: Set up the mapping of the columns in your Locations/Departments import file to the corresponding fields in QuickBooks (Refer below Section).

Step 4: Click Import and your Locations/Departments will be directly added to your QuickBooks company.

The important step in the import is to map your file headers to the QuickBooks field in Step 3 of the import. Some key steps below:

  • You need to map your file headers to "SaasAnt Transactions (Online)" fields. This mapping will enable us to import your transactions properly in to QuickBooks company.

  • In the mapping screen, we have the "Preview Mapping" button which can help you to visualize your current mappings as per the QuickBooks screen with your file headers.

  • Please refer basics of field mappings for more info. If you have any confusion or doubts, feel free to drop an email to support@saasant.com.


Import Locations/Departments List into QuickBooks Online

How to Import Locations/Departments List into QuickBooks Online (New User Interface 2.0)

1) Login into SaasAnt Transaction Online

2) Select the New Import Tab.

3)  Select Transaction, List, or Attachment to upload your file into QuickBooks.

4) Select the QuickBooks entity as "Locations/Department".

5) Select the files you want to upload.

6)  Set up the Mapping of the columns in your Locations/Department.

7) Select the "Preview Mapping" button to visualize current mapping based on QuickBooks.

8) Select the "Save and Continue" button to view the mapped Excel data according to the QuickBooks file headers.

9) Select the Upload tab.

10) The data was imported successfully into Quickbooks.

Let’s have a look at the SaasAnt Transactions Online Fields.

SaasAnt Transactions (Online) Fields

Field Name

Format

Description

Name

Characters

Name of the Location.

Parent Location

Characters

Name of the Parent Location.

FAQ's

Most of us would have some questions while moving data to your QuickBooks Online. Some of them for your reference below:

  •  Will your application support Multi-Line Transactions?

    Yes. It will. More Info...

  • I made some mistakes in the mapping. Your application imported wrongly. So my QuickBooks file got corrupted. Is there any way to undo or revert?

    Sometimes it happens due to the wrong mapping. It is possible to delete the entire transactions which went wrong. Our DELETE feature is the rescue. More Info...

  • I want to get an email for each upload. Is it possible?

Yes. It is. You need to enable a couple of settings while importing. More Info...

  • Does your app support taxes?

Yes. It does.

  • My file has some specific date format. I don't want to change the file. Will your product support all date formats?

Yes. You can select the specific date format as per your requirement. More Info...

  • Do you have any sample templates?

Yes. We do have. Sample template for Imports.

  • What are the file types supported by your application?

txt, csv, xls, xlsx files

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