Set Up and Install a Multi-User Network For QuickBooks Desktop

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QuickBooks users may be seeking ways of hosting the company data in the multiuser mode in QuickBooks so as to allow multiple users to visit the file. The process is pretty easy and doesn’t require any third-party tool. The current blog shall give a detailed walkthrough on how to host Company file data in QuickBooks Multi-user mode.

Points worthy of your consideration

The primary QuickBooks Company file and the database need to be hosted on the workplace computer. All system in addition to this computer that are connected over the server are called Client computers.
QuickBooks should be set up both on the host and well as the client computers.
QuickBooks Database Server hosting should be installed on the host computer. This tool allows users to manage the network access to allow the Company files to be shared seamlessly over the server.
When a client accesses the hosted company file, QB Desktop should mandatorily be running on the server computer.
Install QuickBooks on the computer that will act as the host or server. This computer will store the company file and allow other users to connect to it.
Open QuickBooks on the host computer and go to File Utilities Host Multi-User Access. This step allows QuickBooks to host the company file for multiple users.

How to host company file in multiuser mode in QuickBooks?

Here's a general guide on how to do it:

Run QB Desktop and click on the File menu.
Here, click on the multi-user mode.

QuickBooks Online users need to check the number of users who can use the accounting software simultaneously. Users can sign up for QuickBooks Online by performing the below-given steps:s

QuickBooks Online Essentials supports a maximum of 3 users and 2 accountants.
QuickBooks Online Plus can accommodate a maximum of 5 users and 2 accountants.

Hit on the gear button (in the top-right corner of QuickBooks Online).

Now hit a click on the Your Company option.
Hit on Manage Users.
Click on New in the multi-user mode to add a new user.

Conclusion

This was all about the walkthrough to host company data in Multiuser mode in QuickBooks. To avail QuickBooks technical support from our experts, you can call anytime at our 24/7 dedicated helpline 1-800-761-1787.