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JN92
Level 3

How Install QuickBooks on Network Client Computers

We will be installing QuickBooks 2020 Desktop Pro to upgrade an existing QB 2016 system.  We have a three user QB license.  The initial installation goes on the server (where the company files will be housed).  We then need to install QuickBooks 2020 Desktop on two workstations (which will be the primary machines actually using QuickBooks).

 

Are there instructions available on how to install QB 2020 Desktop Pro on network client computers?  If not, could you please provide a summary on how to accomplish this on a network like ours?

 

Thanks very much for any assistance you can offer.

 

John

 

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Angelyn_T
QuickBooks Team

How Install QuickBooks on Network Client Computers

Hello, @JN92.

 

I'm happy to guide you today so you can install QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) on the network computers.

 

First, you have to run the program in a multi-user system, and ensure you have multiple licenses for each workstation. On a multi-user network, one computer hosts your company files. This is your server computer and all others connected to your network that don't host your company files are called workstations.

 

Here's are the detailed instructions on how to download and install QBDT:

 

  1. Download the software to your computer through this link: Download QuickBooks Desktop.
  2. Complete the download information and click Search, then tap the Download button.
  3. Once the download is complete, the installation will automatically start. If it doesn't, double click the installer file to proceed.
  4. Select Yes to All then hit Next.
  5. Mark the Software License Agreement then click Next.
  6. Enter the License and Product numbers, then hit Next.
  7. Pick the type of installation you want and choose where you want to save QuickBooks.
  8. Pick a new install location or select Next to install to the default directory.
  9. Tap Install.

Once completed, follow the next steps laid out from this article for you to set up and install a multi-user network for QBDT successfully.

 

Lastly, feel free to read the topics from our help articles as your future references when working with QuickBooks.

 

If you need more assistance about installing QuickBooks, leave a comment below. I'm always here to help. Have a good day!

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