Quickbooks DB31 Service

Thank you for reaching out to us, @tsgroup1.

To run multi-user access, you'll need a Database Server Manager. This way, multiple users work on the same company file at the same time.

Let me guide you with the steps on how to set up QuickBooks Database Server Manager in QuickBooks Desktop. 

Here's how to set up the Database Server Manager:

• Step 1: Download Database Server Manager

• Step 2: Install Database Server Manager

• Step 3: Set your firewall permissions

• Step 4: Update Database Server Manager

After completing all the steps, make sure to scan your company files so you can host them over your network.

Please feel free to review this article for the detailed steps: Install QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

Just reply to the thread if you have further questions. Have a great week ahead!

Thank you for your quick response.  I opened Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Services and I could not start or restart DB31.  What I noticed while in DB31 is when I clicked RENEW ports the Service started right back up.  It seems to be an issue when the server needs to restart.  My short term solution is to double check to see DB31 is running. 

One more question.  After 2019 and 2020 were installed, and 2019 uninstalled in 2020, DB29 and DB30 still show in the Services window.  2020 was not uninstalled before I installed 2021.  What's the best way to get rid of the previous DB engines?  Or does it matter?  Thank you.