How to Reset the Demo Company in Xero

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to restore your Xero demo company to its original state.

Quick summary

Resetting the demo company in Xero clears all sample data and restores it to its default state, giving you a clean environment to explore Xero's features. This process takes just a few clicks from the My Xero dashboard and completes instantly.

Steps

On Xero's main dashboard, navigate to the top-left corner and click the Company tab.
Select My Xero from the list of options.
Click the Reset button to proceed.
Tap Reset Demo to confirm your request.
The demo company in your Xero account will be reset immediately.

📌 Why this matters

Resetting the Xero demo company is essential for accountants, bookkeepers, and new users who want a clean slate to practice or demonstrate Xero's accounting features without leftover test data. A fresh demo environment lets teams accurately showcase invoicing, bank reconciliation, and reporting workflows to clients or new staff. This quick reset process ensures that every Xero demo or training session starts from a consistent, reliable baseline, reducing confusion and improving onboarding efficiency.

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