@SterlingD wrote:
Hi @York Signs.
Thanks for reaching out to the Community about running QuickBooks Desktop on two computers. I'll be happy to explain how to set this up.
QuickBooks Desktop uses a database file manager to communicate with the company file.
Use the Recommended mode to set up your file: The Recommended multi-user set up is having the company file stored on the Host computer.
To turn on Hosting:
Important: Turn on hosting only for the Host computer or where the company file is stored. If you're using a server to host your file, one computer still has to act as a Host. You must not turn on hosting for workstations.
- From the File menu, select Utilities.
- Click Host Multi-User Access.
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"So what do you do if you click on Utilities & it does not offer multi use access?"
It only offers:
verify data
rebuild data
condense data
- Click Yes on the confirmation window.
After turning this on, you'll want to follow these steps:
