Thanks for reaching out to the Community, Christofer.
On a multi-user network, one computer hosts your company files. This is the server computer which other computers connect to your network with. Computers that host company files are called work stations.
If you need to install it now without a server, then set up a server at a later time, that's within your options. Before installing QuickBooks, you'll want to prepare for the installation:
- Have the product and license numbers handy.
- Make sure your computer meets our system requirements.
- If you haven't yet, download your version of QuickBooks Desktop. Save the file somewhere you can easily find it, like your Desktop or Downloads locations.
Here's how to initiate the installation:
- Open QuickBooks.exe.
- Follow your on-screen instructions. Accept the software license agreement and click Next.
- Enter your product and license numbers.
- Select Next.
- Choose Express install or Custom and Network install.
After finishing an installation, QuickBooks will ask you to activate and update it. You can refer to our Activate QuickBooks article for detailed steps on how to complete activation.
I've also included a detailed resource about installing QuickBooks on servers which may come in handy moving forward: Install QuickBooks on a server
If there's any additional questions, I'm just a post away. Have a lovely Tuesday!
