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QuickBooks Pro provides options to install a multiuser mode for a single person to use on two computers or for multiple users. Each separate user must have a valid license to use the QuickBooks software. Authorized users can log in and access the same QuickBooks file if you have installed the QuickBooks Database Server Manager on your server and authorized users to access your QuickBooks company file.
Once installed, QuickBooks Database Server Manager scans your company computers for updates files and automatically configures new company files to sync with authorized computers connected to your network.
Learn how to set up a multi-user network for QuickBooks Desktop. Do you need to set up a multi-user or network environment for QuickBooks Desktop? We have information you need. Set up a multi-user network The following articles can help you get started if this is your first time to install and use QuickBooks Desktop in a multi-user or network environment. Follow the steps in the order shown below. Turn on hosting QuickBooks Desktop uses a database file manager to communicate with the company file.
Multi-user hosting lets more than one user access quickbooks at the same time. Here we describe the necessary steps. Scroll down for the video walkthrough.
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Use the Recommended mode to set up your file: The Recommended multi-user set up is having the company file stored on the Host computer. Turn on Hosting Important: Turn on hosting only for the Host computer or where the company file is stored. If you're using a server to host your file, one computer still has to act as a Host. You must not turn on hosting for workstations. From the File menu, select Utilities. Click Host Multi-User Access. Click Yes on the confirmation window.
In previous versions there was an alternate mode to set up multi-user networks. We've disabled this mode. (For more information,.).