Multi user network basically allows more than one person to work on a single company file at the same time. This feature offered by QuickBooks saves a lot of money and time, and also make work simpler and productive. In today’s post, we will be talking about the how to set up multi user network in QuickBooks desktop, the user needs to have a separate licensed copy of QuickBooks installed in all the system.

Thus, if you are interested in setting up multi user mode, then make sure to go through the post carefully. An alternative for the same can be to call us at our QuickBooks customer support number i.e. 1-800-761-1787, and let our team to fix the issue for you.

 

Requirements for setting up multi user network

• Installed up users for company file
• Examine windows file permissions
• Always verify the database server manager

 

How to set up multi user network in QuickBooks desktop?

The user can set up multi user network by following the below steps:

1. Download and install QuickBooks desktop

1. After that switch to multi-user hosting
2. For this, open QuickBooks
3. And then update the company file to a new version if needed

• After that move to the file and click on utilities and click host multi-user access

1. Now, switch on folder and windows access permissions to share company file
2. Right click the folder having the company file
3. And move to the properties and also select security and hit edit tab
4. Now, select QBDataServiceUserxx and select full control and click on allow tab

• Followed by clicking on apply tab and then hitting ok
• The last step is to set up windows access permissions
• Also, configure the firewall and security settings for the desktop

1. Followed by checking the file, and setting up the QuickBooks database server manager

1. Inserting the windows admin rights to permit the configuration of multi user access

 

Summing Up!

Setting up multi-user network in QuickBooks desktop becomes easy for the user by carrying out the above-mentioned procedure. But if in case the error persists, we recommend you to take professional assistance, and let our QuickBooks enterprise solution support team carry out the process for you. Connect with our team at our number i.e. 1-800-761-1787, and they will be happy to help you.

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