# Steps to create a private QuickBooks Online (QBO) app on Intuit Developer portal
#### 1. Sign in or create an Intuit developer account:
Go to [developer.intuit.com](https://developer.intuit.com/) and sign in or sign up for a developer profile. This account is where you will create your apps and sandboxes.
#### 2. Create a new Workspace
In the developer portal, go to **My Hub → Workspaces** and you would land up at Workspace page where you can see existing workspaces. Click on (**+**) to add a new Workspace.
On clicking, the following screen would appear. Click on **Get Started**.
Fill in the details- Basic Info, Company Info & Contact Info.
Your Workspace would be created. Click on **Open Workspace**.
#### 3. Create a new app:
Click on (**+**) to add a new app
**Create an app**. Select **QuickBooks Online (Accounting)**—or **QuickBooks Online & Payments** if you need payment functionality and enter a name for your app.
**NOTE**: If you have multiple QuickBooks files, create a separate workspace and Private App for each. For example, two QuickBooks files require two workspaces, each with its own Private App.
Once you click **(+)**, the following screen will be displayed.
Click **Get Started**
Name your Private app and click **Next.**
Select both the options shown, then click **Done**.
Once you click on **Confirm**, your app is ready for testing.
Click on **Open app**
Once you click **Open App**, you will be directed to the App Overview screen.
#### 4. Access your app’s credentials:
Open your app in the developer portal and go to **Keys & Credentials**.
Toggle **Production** on. You will see a message: *“Complete these tasks in order to unlock your production credentials.”*
#### 5. Complete the questionnaire to obtain your credentials:
Fill in the required questionnaire that appears to receive your **Client ID** and **Client Secret**. The different sections of the questionnaire, along with the recommended responses, are shown in the screenshot below:
**A. Under App Details:**
Enter your **Email address, First name**, **Last name**, **Phone number** and **Address** as shown below.
Paste these URLs under “*Add your app’s end-user license agreement and privacy policy*” as shown in the screenshot below:
* End-user license agreement URL:
* Privacy policy URL:
Paste these URLs under “*Add your app’s host domain, launch URL and disconnect URL*” as shown in the screenshot below:
* Host domain: [www.mydbsync.com](http://www.mydbsync.com/)
* Launch URL:
* Disconnect URL:
Under “*Select at least one app category for your app*”, select the relevant app category. Example categories include: Banking, Income Management, Invoicing, Data Management.
Under “*Tell us about any regulated industries that use your app*”, select **None of the above** when no industries apply.
Under “*Tell us where your App is hosted*”, select **United States**
After completing the **App Details** section, proceed to the **Compliance** section below.
Click on **Start Questionnaire**
**B. General Questions section**
Select the following options in the questionnaire
Once filled, Click on **Next Tab**.
Click on **Next Tab**
**C. App Information**
Select the following options in the questionnaire
Once filled, Click on **Next Tab**.
**D. Authorization & Authentication**
Select the following options in the questionnaire
Once filled, Click on **Next Tab**.
**E. API Usage**
Select the following options in the questionnaire. Once filled, Click on **Next Tab**.
**F. Accounting API**
Select the following options in the questionnaire
Once filled, Click on **Next Tab**.
**G. Error Handling**
Select the following options in the questionnaire. Once filled, Click on **Next Tab**
**H. Security**
Select the following options in the questionnaire. Once filled, Click on **Submit**
Once you click on **Submit,** you will see the following pop-up. Click on **OK**
#### 6. Go to the Key & Credentials tab. It will now display your Client ID & Client secret
**Copy and paste the Client ID and Client Secret, and store them in a secure document**.
#### 7. Go to Webhooks section. Toggle on Production and in Endpoint URL, paste this URL.
#### Endpoint URL-
Then Click on **Save**
Scroll down and make sure you have ticked to all the Subscribed events as shown below.
#### 8. Next, Go to Settings and click on Redirect URLs section.
Under **Development**, Click on **Add URL** and paste this URL and click **Save**.
Redirect URL-
Similarly, toggle on **Production**, Click on **Add URL**, paste this URL and click **Save**
Redirect URL-
#### 9. Once you have completed all the steps listed above, login to your DBSync platform and go to QuickBooks Connector.
Click on **Disconnect**.
Click on **Advanced Properties**. Enter **Client ID** and **Secret** and then click on **Save**.
Come to **Quick Setup** and click on **Connect to QuickBooks**.
Then go to **Advanced Properties**, Test Connection and **Save Connection**
#### 10. If you see multiple connections and aren’t sure which one to reconnect, feel free to reach out to our support team for help.
#### 11. In addition, if you face any challenges in the above process, book a meeting with DBSync support using the [Link](https://calendly.com/support_notifications-mydbsync/30min) to activate your integration.