Thank you for replying to the thread, @Samvlight. I can think of some ways how you can access company files from the server.
If you prefer to access the file over a secure internet connection from any location or device, I suggest utilizing a hosting service.
On the other hand, I'll walk you through how to open a company file located on a remote computer. You'll have to first install the QuickBooks Database Manager on the remote computer. This makes it possible to set up the QuickBooks Server for multiple user access. Here's how:
- Open the main computer, then download & Install QuickBooks Desktop.
- On the File menu, choose Switch to Multi-user Mode.
- Click on Yes in the Multi-user hosting setup required window.
- Hit OK on the Multi-user setup information page.
- Enter the necessary users by clicking on Company and choosing Users then Set up Users and Roles and then choosing New.
If needed, you can have the Network Discovery turned on. Lastly, here's how you can open the company file:
- Click on the File menu, and hit Open or Restore Company.
- Choose Open a company file, then click on Next.
- Find the location of the company file.
- Click on the company file (with file extension .qbw) from the list and hit Open.
- If asked, fill in your user name and password.
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Please keep us update. So we can help you further if you need more assistance handling your company file or QuickBooks in general. Have a good one!
