System requirements
- Windows 10 (64 bit), or Windows 11, update/version supported by Microsoft.
Windows 8.1 and Linux are not supported.
- Server: Windows Server 2012 (or R2), 2016, 2019, or 2022 (Regular or Small Business Server)
- 2.4 GHz processor
- Client RAM: 8 GB RAM; 16 GB recommended
- Server RAM (for multi-user support): 8 GB (5 users); 12 GB (10 users); 16 GB (15 users); 20 GB (20+ users)
- 2.5 GB disk space recommended (additional space required for data files); Solid State Drive (SSD) recommended for optimal performance
- Enterprise subscriptions, payroll and online features require Internet access
- QuickBooks Desktop App is included with Desktop subscriptions. Must be installed on a camera-enabled mobile device using Android 6.0 or iOS 12 or later.
- Product registration required
- Optimized for 1280×1024 screen resolution or higher. Supports one Workstation Monitor, plus up to 2 extended monitors. Optimized for Default DPI settings.

Integration with other software
- Microsoft Word and Excel integration requires Office 2013-2021, or Microsoft 365 (32 and 64 bit)
- E-mail Estimates, Invoices and other forms with Microsoft Outlook 2013-2019, Microsoft 365, GmailTM, and Outlook.com®, other SMTP-supporting e-mail clients. Integration with QuickBooks POS 19.0.
- Transfer data from Quicken 2016-2022, QuickBooks Mac/Plus 2016-2023 (US only), and Microsoft Excel 2013-2021, Microsoft 365 (32 or 64 bit)

Browser requirement
- Google Chrome

Data management
- Uses AES-1288 for data encryption for all PCI and PII data

Operational security
- PCI PA-DSS certified, assessed annually as a payment application
- Remainder not applicable as program is installed in customer environment and no data is stored on Intuit systems