---
title: "QBO Onboarding Step 3: Add account numbers in QuickBooks Online"
slug: "qbo-onboarding-step-3-add-account-numbers-in-qbo"
updated: 2026-03-26T22:04:25Z
published: 2026-03-26T22:04:25Z
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.servicetitan.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# QBO Onboarding Step 3: Add account numbers in QuickBooks Online

## Overview

By default, your*Chart of Accounts* in QuickBooks Online will not show account numbers. To turn on account numbers, use the following instructions.

---

### 

#### Who uses this feature

- Administrators, office employees, managers, accountants, and bookkeepers
- Applies to all business types
- Applies to all trades

#### Feature configuration

- Account configuration is required to use this feature. Please contact [Technical Support](http://go.servicetitan.com/ask) for details.

## Things to know

- The account numbers you choose will affect how accounts are listed in your *Chart of Accounts*.
- Accounts are listed numerically (or alphabetically if account numbers are not used).
- [Click here](https://strategiccfo.com/standard-chart-of-accounts/) for a standard chart of accounts numbering system.

## How to turn on account number viewing

1. Click the Gear icon > Company Settings.
2. Select Advanced > Chart of Accounts > Edit Icon.
3. Check *Enable Account Numbers* and *Use Account Number.* This setting provides all users with the ability to view and sort accounts numerically.
4. Click **Save** and then click **Done**.

## How to set account numbers

1. Click the Gear icon > Chart of Accounts.
2. Click the **Edit Icon**.
3. Enter a unique number for each account in the number column. This number can be up to 7 digits long.
4. Click **Save**.

## Next step: Create chargeable materials in QuickBooks Online

After setting up your GL accounts in QuickBooks Online, create chargeable materials in QuickBooks Online if you want them to be Non-Inventory or Inventory parts in QuickBooks. For more, see [QBO Onboarding Step 4: Create chargeable materials in QuickBooks Online.](/v1/docs/qbo-onboarding-step-4-create-chargeable-materials-in-qbo)

## Want to learn more?

- See [QuickBooks Online](/v1/docs/quickbooks-online)