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EBFinancials
Level 5

2nd instance (installation) on 2nd device - QB Desktop Pro 2019

I recently purchased license for QB Desktop Pro 2019
I installed it on my desktop and have been working on it
I now have a laptop I would like to install it on and run it at sync with the first instance.
Is it possible?
Can I install the same license on a 2nd device?
In case I can, what about syncing between the two instances, meaning if I work on a company file in one instance, will all changes update on the 2nd one?
I've never tried it before so have no idea.
If this is not the right topic group for this topic please refer me to the right one
Thanks

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Anonymous
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2nd instance (installation) on 2nd device - QB Desktop Pro 2019

hi @EBFinancials ,

You have to purchase additional license seat to let both of your machine working on the same file concurrently. Another option, if you are the only user, you may let one of the computer hosting your QuickBooks always on and you connect it by any remote desktop apps (TeamViewer/Splashtop/etc).

 

Hope it helps.

jerry croso
Level 1

2nd instance (installation) on 2nd device - QB Desktop Pro 2019

how do use both, I am the only user

Michael K
Moderator

2nd instance (installation) on 2nd device - QB Desktop Pro 2019

Thanks for joining the thread, @jerry croso.

 

As @Fiat Lux - ASIA mentioned above, you'll need to have a license for each device you'd like to run QuickBooks on. You can also look into hosting services for QuickBooks, where you can remote into a dedicated computer and access the same QuickBooks installation from anywhere. If you do a quick search online for QuickBooks Desktop hosting, you should be able to find some of our partners.

 

If you'd like to obtain additional licenses and have a separate QuickBooks installation on each computer, you'll need to get in touch with our Sales Team. Once you have QuickBooks installed and activated on  both devices, you'll be able to setup a network drive on your computer to host the Company File. I recommend reaching out to an IT professional to get this setup.

 

Let me know if you have any additional questions. I'm here and eager to help. Have a good one!

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