QB Pro 2018:Switching from Multiuser Mode to Single User Mode and Back

budster13 · ‎February 03, 2022

If I switch from Multiuser mode to Single User mode, then back to MUM, do I have to setup the network again?

FritzF · ‎February 03, 2022

Welcome, and thanks for dropping by the Community. I can share some information about switching QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) from multi-user to single-user mode and back.

If you already set up and installed the multi-user network for your QBDT, then no. You don't need to do it again when switching from multi-user to single-user mode and back.

Please note that the recommended multi-user setup is having the company file stored on the Host computer. For more information about managing or hosting your QBDT, consider checking out these articles:

You may also visit our website for tips and other resources you can use in the future: QBDT self-help articles.

You're always welcome to post again or leave a comment below if you have further questions about multi-user setup or anything else. I'll be here to help. Take care and have a good one.

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FritzF · ‎February 03, 2022

Good day, @budster13.

Welcome, and thanks for dropping by the Community. I can share some information about switching QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) from multi-user to single-user mode and back.

If you already set up and installed the multi-user network for your QBDT, then no. You don't need to do it again when switching from multi-user to single-user mode and back.

Please note that the recommended multi-user setup is having the company file stored on the Host computer. For more information about managing or hosting your QBDT, consider checking out these articles:

You may also visit our website for tips and other resources you can use in the future: QBDT self-help articles.

You're always welcome to post again or leave a comment below if you have further questions about multi-user setup or anything else. I'll be here to help. Take care and have a good one.

budster13 · ‎February 03, 2022

Thank you so much for your prompt response and helpful article suggestions.

Kathyhud · ‎February 15, 2023

I finally got my multi-user mode working but I cannot switch back to single user mode. What do I need to do now?

Mich_S · ‎February 15, 2023

Thanks for joining the thread, Kathy. I know how you can switch to Single-user Mode in QuickBooks Desktop.

Make sure first to run QBDT as an admin. Then, follow these steps to proceed.

Open the File menu.
Hover down below Close Company/Logoff.
Click on Switch to Single-user Mode.

I've also included a screenshot for visual reference:

Please note that the single-user mode limits access to your company file to only one person.

You can also read through this module to find out what you can perform using single user: Features available and tasks you can perform in single or multi-user mode.

The Community is available 24/7. Please let us know if you need more guidance about configuration or QuickBooks in general. We'd love to assist further. Have a good one and stay safe!

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