Thanks for joining the thread here in the Community, @Trishy007.
I'll guide you on how you can remote access QuickBooks data from one computer to another. Normally, you'll just have to configure some settings to enable it. Here is the step-by-step process on how to do it.
First, you'll have to install the QuickBooks Database Manager on your remote computer for multi-user access configuration. Here's how:
- Download & Install QuickBooks Desktop on the main computer.
- Go to the File menu then choose Switch to Multi-user Mode.
- Choose Yes in the Multi-user hosting setup required window. Note: QuickBooks Desktop installs and runs QBDBMgrN.exe as a background service. This service must be running on the computer storing the company file even if QuickBooks Desktop is not open.
- Click OK on the Multi-user setup information window then add the necessary users by going to Company and selecting Users then Set up Users and Roles and then select New.
Second, turn on network discovery and password sharing off to access QuickBooks remotely over the network. Here are the steps how:
- Open Control Panel
- Select Network and Sharing Center, then choose Change advanced sharing settings.
- Expand the Profile type that you are currently using.
- Choose Turn on network discovery under Network Discovery.
- Select Turn off password protected sharing under Password protected sharing,
- Hit Save changes once done.
Lastly, locate and open the company file you wish to remotely access. Here's how:
- Go to the File menu then select Open or Restore Company.
- Choose Open a company file, then Next.
- Browse the location of the company file.
- Click the company file (with file extension .qbw) from the list and select Open.
- Enter your user name and password if prompted.
You can also check the Intuit Hosting Program and its authorized hosting providers.
Check out this help article if you've more QuickBooks concerns, such as how to import data, managing reports, setting up payments and inventories, integrating third-party apps, and many more.
Fill me in if you've more questions. I'm around to help you achieve your goals. Have a nice day and take care always!
