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Set up folder sharing

by Intuit • Image Alt Text 3
Image Alt Text Updated 6/4/2026 00:02

Learn how to set up folder permissions in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

When sharing a folder, you give permission and set the accessibility level of users on the network to view, access, and modify files in the folder.

See Set up a multi-user network for instructions on how to set up multi-user networking for a variety of operating systems.

Share an existing folder

  • Locate and right-click the folder you want to share. Then select Properties.

  • On the Sharing tab, select Share this folder. You can change the name of the shared folder by entering a new name in the Share Name field.

  • Go to the Security tab or select Permissions to set permissions for each user who will access your folder.

  • Select Apply and OK.

Create a new shared folder

Here's how to create a new shared folder using the Create A Shared Folder Wizard.

  • On your keyboard, press Windows + R to open the Run window.

  • Enter "shrpubw.exe" in the Open field, and select OK.

  • Follow the instructions on the wizard to share your folder.

Stop sharing a folder

  • Locate the folder you want to stop sharing. From here, you can do any of the following:

    • Right-click the folder, select Give access to, then Remove Access.

    • Select the folder, then the Share tab at the top of File Explorer. Then in the Share with section, select Remove access.

  • Close the File Explorer.

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