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lindak1119
Level 7
December 11, 2018
Question

Can a quickbooks let me run a mobil app or use a tablet in the field and then later sync with my desktop mac at home?

  • December 11, 2018
  • 14 replies
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My husband runs service calls. We need him to use a quick book version on a mobil device (tablet, iPad or laptop) in order to make invoices. I need to be able to somehow "sync" with the desktop version of Quickbooks for Mac at home.  How? Help?
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    lindak1119Author
    Level 7
    December 11, 2018
    “I have Quickbooks 2014 on my desktop iMac and wish to have a laptop in the field with NO WAN access. I will need to sync file changes with main computer at office almost daily. Can this be done? (FYI: 1 user & 1 License only) Additionally, I hope to avoid a printer in the field by emailing invoice to customer and they can print their own invoices (Slick, huh?).  I hope this sync-ing can be rectified by someone....SOON!”
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      lindak1119Author
      Level 7
      December 11, 2018
      If you are using QB for Mac, you cannot sync the files.
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      lindak1119Author
      Level 7
      December 11, 2018
      Can one transfer changes in file between these two computers in any fashion?
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      us25
      October 26, 2020

      can i use quickbooks on a tablet or do i need a mainframe computer

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      ChristieAnn 11
      Level 9
      October 26, 2020

      Hi there, us25.

       

      I'll provide different information about QuickBooks Online and Desktop versions.

       

      If you're using the QuickBooks Online version, yes, you can use your QBO on a tablet. And, our web-based product allows you to access your company anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection. You can access your QuickBooks Online on your iOS (Apple) or Android devices. For best results on your mobile device when accessing a browser, use the following:

       

      iPhone / iPad

       

      • iOS 11.1 or newer.
      • Safari browser with Private Mode Off to allow cookies which are required for QuickBooks Online.
      • Other browsers such as Chrome, and Dolphin are not supported on iOS, but may work.

      Android smartphones and tablets

       

      • Nougat 7.1.1 or newer.
      • Chrome browser.
      • Other browsers such as Firefox, Opera, and Dolphin are not supported, but may work.

      Notes about Surface/Windows Phone 8

       

      • Microsoft Edge browser works on Surface.
      • Windows Phone 8 is not supported and will not work.

       

      For additional information, you can click this article: QuickBooks Online access for mobile devices.

       

      If you're using the QuickBooks Desktop one, this version is available on PC and Mac. Downloading this software in a tab is currently unavailable. However, you can check a third-party app to access your QuickBooks remotely to tablet.

       

      You can check this article to see information about the operating system, hardware, software, and other requirements to run QuickBooks Desktop: System requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2019 and Enterprise Solutions 19.0.

       

      Please refer to this article to view a summary of each product, service, and version of QuickBooks so you can decide which is best for you: See which version of QuickBooks is right for you.

       

      If you have other questions, you can mention me in your reply. Keep safe and take care always!

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      lindak1119Author
      Level 7
      December 11, 2018
      Backup and restore the file all the time.  

      OR QuickBooks Online may be a good solution for you.  You can login from a Mac, iPad, or iPhone to enter invoices, etc. in the field.  Then, login from the desktop and have the same, updated file.
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      IntuitBrooks
      Level 5
      December 11, 2018
      QuickBooks Online will work if you have internet access in the field.  QuickBooks Mac can be used with WAN access (LogMeIn Hamachi is one way to set up a VPN that can provide WAN access if you have internet access in the field).  Alternatively you can take your entire file with you into the field, modify it as you like, and then when you come back to the office transfer the file back to the original machine.  You have to be really careful if you do this to always know where the "Live" file is - if you enter data in both copies they can't be merged later and you are hosed.   For printless billing Intuit Payment Network may be the way to go and QuickBooks Mac supports that (I think its in 2013).
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      lindak1119Author
      Level 7
      December 11, 2018
      You can use the bMobile NOW app, found in the Google Play store on Android to do this.  It syncs with your QB file when you have internet access, stores all inventory, customers, etc, allows you to invoice, and then you can send it all back when you have access again.  It requires no internet access while out and about.  It also has the ability to email invoices.
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      rc116
      December 14, 2019

      I am thinking about purchasing a RCA premier tablet.  I understand you can download a QB app. from the google store.  Can I do payroll from the field and then transfer to qb on my laptop

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      AlcaeusF
      Level 14
      December 14, 2019

      Thanks for joining this conversation, @rc116.

       

      You're referring to QuickBooks Online (QBO) app, correct? If so and you've downloaded it on both tablet and laptop, then yes! All you need to do is to sync them by using the same login credentials. This way, you don't need to transfer anything from one QBO to another.

       

      For more information, consider checking out this article: Run payroll from the QuickBooks Online app.

       

      I'm also adding this article for future reference: How to create, run, or process payroll.

       

      Please know that I'm only a few clicks away if you have any other issues or concerns. I want to make sure everything is taken care of for you. Have a great rest of the day!

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      lindak1119Author
      Level 7
      December 11, 2018
      does this work for mac?
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      lindak1119Author
      Level 7
      December 11, 2018
      it only works with pc desktop verisons
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      lindak1119Author
      Level 7
      December 11, 2018
      Unfortuntately there aren't apps, etc. that sync with QB for Mac like there are for the PC version or QB Online.
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      SkinnyRaven
      Level 6
      December 11, 2018
      @larry11_2 and @lindak1119

      One of the easiest ways to share the file is Multiuser Mode. Install the server app on the primary computer, in my case the laptop, and select the shared file. Do your work during the day on the laptop, in the evening logout of QB on the laptop and launch the server app. Launch QB on the desktop and access the shared file.
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