Remote Access

It's nice to hear that you're now getting faster internet, @annieme.

Let me help you accomplish the setup for another user access in your QuickBooks Desktop.

You can use the multi-user mode in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) to allow multiple users to install and use the same company file at the same time over a server network. You need to have an additional seat license for the other user. 

Once done, install the program properly on another computer or device. Here's how:

1. Go to this link: Download QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Select the correct country, product, and version.
3. Complete the download information and click Search.
4. Click on the Download button.
   
5. Select Yes to All, then hit Next. Then, mark the Software License Agreement then click Next.
6. Enter the License and Product numbers, then hit Next.
7. Choose where you want to save QuickBooks.
8. Pick a new install location or select Next to install to the default directory. Then, Install.

Please consider reviewing these articles for additional information:

• Hosting your company data in multi-user mode in QuickBooks Desktop
• What hosting providers are authorized by Intuit?
• What is Right Networks hosting?

Also, you'll want to learn about QuickBooks Desktop Users and Restrictions:

• Set Up Users and Roles.
• Create and manage users and roles.

If you still need help as you go along with the process, please don't hesitate to add another post below. I'll be around to help you out, annieme.

From what you are saying I will need to purchase another computer to act as the network server. We are a very small company. Purchasing another QB seat and purchasing another computer is just not in the budget. Any other suggestions?

I appreciate you for getting back to us, annieme.

When using the Multi-user network, one computer must act as the host server to store the data.

From there, you can follow the steps shared by my colleague to set it up.

Feel free to pin these references for more guides about Multi-User:

• Hosting your company data in multi-user mode in QuickBooks Desktop
• What hosting providers are authorized by Intuit?
• What is Right Networks hosting?

I'll be around, annieme. Don't hesitate to mention my name n your Reply if you need help. Keep safe!

What about remote desktop access? Is that possible? 

@annieme 

You can set up a simple private cloud solution. Your computer will be set as the host and you can work locally as usual. Your remote users will access your files in multiuser mode. It costs $25/access/month and you can cancel at any time.

Looks like Qbox would work for us. Going to look into this some more. Thank you for the suggestion.

Hello Rainflurry,

I have reviewed the solution you’ve shared and it's correct and accurate. Thank you for sharing your inputs to help address the issue.

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