--- title: How to Enable Manual Payroll in QuickBooks Desktop description:  Learn how to enable manual payroll in QuickBooks Desktop. In order to import time entries from Timeero into QuickBooks Desktop, you will need to enable manual payroll.   This is REQUIRED to fully integrate Timeero with QuickBooks Desktop.   --- [Skip to content](https://help.timeero.com/how-to-enable-manual-payroll-in-quickbooks-desktop#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [![logo - 512.png\]](https://help.timeero.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%20-%20512.png?width=75&height=75&name=logo%20-%20512.png)](https://timeero.com) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Go to timeero.com](https://timeero.com/) [Go to timeero.com](https://timeero.com/) Help Center - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.timeero.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Integrations](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en) 3. [QuickBooks Desktop](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#quickbooks-desktop) # How to Enable Manual Payroll in QuickBooks Desktop ### Learn: - In order to import time entries from Timeero into QuickBooks Desktop, you will need to enable manual payroll.   This is REQUIRED to fully integrate Timeero with QuickBooks Desktop. ### How Do I Enable Manual Payroll? Now you may be wondering, "I don't use QuickBooks Payroll...". The great news is you can simply enable Payroll items. In the next few steps, we will show you how to set up your QuickBooks Desktop for time entries.   1.   In QuickBooks Desktop go to **Employees** \> **Employee Center**.   2.   Double click an employee to edit or choose **New Employee** to add one. Then go ahead and choose **Payroll Info** as shown below. ![](https://image.crisp.chat/process/original/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.crisp.chat%2Fusers%2Fhelpdesk%2Fwebsite%2F4f9b8fbcd484f000%2Fpayroll-item_12czyq0.png)     3.   To add an earning, go ahead and double click under the **Earnings** right under **Item Name**. You can walk through and follow the steps to add an earning. ![](https://image.crisp.chat/process/original/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.crisp.chat%2Fusers%2Fhelpdesk%2Fwebsite%2F4f9b8fbcd484f000%2Fadd-payroll-item_1mz90ip.png)   4.    Be sure to check the **Use time data to create paychecks** box on the bottom. ![](https://image.crisp.chat/process/original/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.crisp.chat%2Fusers%2Fhelpdesk%2Fwebsite%2F4f9b8fbcd484f000%2Fselect-earnings_uoluv3.png)   ***As usual, don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions. 🎉***       - [Getting Started](https://help.timeero.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [First Steps](https://help.timeero.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#first-steps) - [Users](https://help.timeero.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#users) - [Jobs & Tasks](https://help.timeero.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#jobs-tasks) - [Scheduling](https://help.timeero.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#scheduling) - [Company Settings](https://help.timeero.com/company-settings?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Main Settings](https://help.timeero.com/company-settings?hsLang=en#main-settings) - [Break Settings](https://help.timeero.com/company-settings?hsLang=en#break-settings) - [Premium Settings](https://help.timeero.com/company-settings?hsLang=en#premium-settings) - [Billing](https://help.timeero.com/billing?hsLang=en) - [Advanced Tracking Options](https://help.timeero.com/advanced-tracking-options?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Auto Clock In/ Out](https://help.timeero.com/advanced-tracking-options?hsLang=en#auto-clock-in-out) - [Timesheets, Mileage & Location Tracking](https://help.timeero.com/timesheets-mileage-location-tracking?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Time & Mileage page on the Web Portal](https://help.timeero.com/timesheets-mileage-location-tracking?hsLang=en#time-mileage-page-on-the-web-portal) - [Entries Tab on the Mobile App](https://help.timeero.com/timesheets-mileage-location-tracking?hsLang=en#entries-tab-on-the-mobile-app) - [Kiosk App](https://help.timeero.com/timesheets-mileage-location-tracking?hsLang=en#kiosk-app) - [Multi-Level Approvals](https://help.timeero.com/timesheets-mileage-location-tracking?hsLang=en#multi-level-approvals) - [Integrations](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#main-content) - [MCP](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#mcp) - [Gusto](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#gusto) - [ADP Workforce Now](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#adp-workforce-now) - [ADP RUN](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#adp-run) - [QuickBooks Online](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#quickbooks-online) - [Zapier](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#zapier) - [Paychex](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#paychex) - [Sandata EVV](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#sandata-evv) - [Paylocity](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#paylocity) - [Rippling](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#rippling) - [QuickBooks Desktop](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#quickbooks-desktop) - [Xero](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#xero) - [PIMSY](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#pimsy) - [Paycor](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#paycor) - [Sage Intacct](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#sage-intacct) - [Viventium](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#viventium) - [BambooHR](https://help.timeero.com/integrations?hsLang=en#bamboohr) - [Reports](https://help.timeero.com/reports?hsLang=en) - [Employee Resources](https://help.timeero.com/employee-resources?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Getting Started](https://help.timeero.com/employee-resources?hsLang=en#getting-started) - [Configure Settings](https://help.timeero.com/employee-resources?hsLang=en#configure-settings) - [Managing Time & Mileage](https://help.timeero.com/employee-resources?hsLang=en#managing-time-mileage) - [Time Off Management](https://help.timeero.com/time-off-management?hsLang=en) - [In-App Messaging](https://help.timeero.com/in-app-messaging?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Message Blasts](https://help.timeero.com/in-app-messaging?hsLang=en#message-blasts) - [Product Updates](https://help.timeero.com/product-updates?hsLang=en) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://help.timeero.com/frequently-asked-questions?hsLang=en) # Timeero For further assistance, contact our support team: +1 (888) 998-0852 or email us: hello@timeero.com © 2026 by Timeero LLC.