Use multiuser mode in QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
by Intuit• Updated 1 month ago
Learn about multiuser mode and how you can set it up in QuickBooks Desktop for Mac.
Multiuser mode lets multiple users work on a company file all at once, from different workstations. It works on a shared network environment, and needs a host computer to share the company file.
You can use multiuser mode in one of two ways: through server-workstation setup or server-only install. We’ll show you how to set up both.
Before you begin, make sure you have:
Note: You must be connected to the Internet.
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Set up server-workstation network
With the server-workstation setup, you can turn on multiuser mode on the host computer to share your company file.
Set up server-only install
QuickBooks Server is an application that lets you share your company file with other users on the same network. This is ideal if you want to share your company file without using QuickBooks. Here’s how to set it up.
Note: QuickBooks Server should only be installed on the main computer that hosts your company file.
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