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# Get a free QuickBooks Desktop developer license

> Obtain a free Not-For-Resale (NFR) license to use QuickBooks Desktop indefinitely for development and testing with Conductor. Takes 2 minutes.

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To develop and test integrations with Conductor, you need your own QuickBooks Desktop instance. If you don't have an existing instance, you can [install the QuickBooks Desktop free trial](/qbd/test-instance). The trial includes all features of the full version but expires after 30 days. To continue using QuickBooks Desktop for development beyond this period, you'll need a free Not-For-Resale (NFR) license. Follow these steps to obtain one:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install QuickBooks Desktop trial">
    If you haven't already, follow our guide for [installing the QuickBooks Desktop free trial](/qbd/test-instance).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create an Intuit developer account">
    [Sign up for an Intuit developer account](https://accounts.intuit.com/app/sign-in?start_screen_hint=SignUp) if you don't have one. This account is required to request the NFR license.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a support ticket">
    1. Go to [Intuit's developer support page](https://help.developer.intuit.com/s/contactsupport).
    2. Choose the following options:
       * **Product**: QuickBooks Desktop
       * **Category**: NFR License
    3. Click "Next" to proceed.

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  <Step title="Provide version details">
    On the next page, specify:

    * **Product Year**: 2024 (or the latest available)
    * **Product Country**: US
    * **Product Version**: QuickBooks Enterprise v24 (or the latest version)
          <Info>
            Conductor works identically with all QuickBooks Desktop versions and editions. We recommend the Enterprise edition for development to avoid potential limitations in user count and dataset size.
          </Info>
    * **Enable Advanced Inventory?** Yes (Allows testing with the full feature set)

    After filling out these details, click "Create Support Ticket".

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  <Step title="Wait for the license key via email">
    After you click "Create Support Ticket", Intuit will send you a confirmation email. Intuit will send you another email within 24-48 hours with your license key.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate your license once you receive it">
    Once you have the license key:

    1. Open your existing QuickBooks Desktop trial installation.
    2. Go to **Help → Manage My License → Change My License Number**.
    3. Enter the NFR license key when prompted.
    4. Follow any additional on-screen instructions to complete activation.

    Your QuickBooks Desktop is now licensed for indefinite use in development and testing with Conductor.
  </Step>
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