Do i need 1 license with 2 users or 2 separate licenses

I'll discuss the differences between the two options, JR1225.

The rights are the same whether you have one license with two users or two separate licenses. The only difference is that the second one needs to be purchased separately. Any of the two options will enable you to work on the same file simultaneously or not.

All you need to do is correctly configure the sharing. As you wanted to use the QBox remote services, this allowed the other to access and open the file from the host. The process is a little bit tricky, check out the following articles below for the procedures and information on setting up a multi-user network: 

• Install QuickBooks Desktop on a server
• Hosting your company data in a multi-user mode in QuickBooks Desktop

In case you run into problems attempting to switch to multi-user mode, I've also included this troubleshooting instruction for future use: How to fix Error H202 and H505.

I'm here to help you if you need further assistance with multi-user mode. Have a great day.

@JR1225 

If you want to use QBox, you must have a license for 2 users.

https://qbox.coraltreetech.com/?associate_code=FL-AF34

thank you this was great

Good day, JR1225.

You're very much welcome! It's good to know that the solution shared by my colleagues worked on your end. 

Feel free to post any time you need help.