HELP - Quickbooks Desktop Enterprise - Proper Network Setup

Hello @Jvasconcelos,

Thank you for posting here in the Community. I'd be glad to lend a hand with setting up QuickBooks for multi-user access.

When hosting in multi-user mode, it's crucial to set up everything correctly. Since the computer storing a company file (the host) allows other computers to access the file, the proper setup varies from the mode chosen.

There are three hosting modes available depending on what you prefer for your Enterprise 2021 version. Dedicated hosting, Peer to peer hosting, and Alternate hosting.

Begin by checking our link about hosting, which includes diagrams illustrating the connectivity process: Hosting your company data in multi-user mode in QuickBooks Desktop.

On a multi-user network, one computer hosts your company files (server computer). Computers that connect to your network but don't host your company files are your workstations.

These additional links will guide you further with setting up QuickBooks in a server:

• Install QuickBooks Desktop on a server
• Use QuickBooks Database Server Manager

Also, aside from manually backing up your company file, QuickBooks can do it automatically on your behalf. For more information about how you can schedule a backup, I recommend checking out this article: Back up your QuickBooks Desktop company file.

Drop a comment below if you need more guidance with setting up QuickBooks Desktop. I'll keep an eye on your response. Take care.