When you try to expand your business, or when you have the need of more than one person to access QuickBooks, then you probably need to Install QuickBooks Desktop on Multiple computers. And this is possible, once you have the right info in handy. The feature to access QuickBooks on multiple computers is termed as Multi user mode, which probably lets you to use QuickBooks simultaneously on multiple systems. The feature of using QuickBooks on multiple systems is said to be helpful, when you have large number of employees, as this not only saves time, but also increases productivity to another level.

When you enter the multi user mode, it allows you to install and use QuickBooks on multiple computers and makes the management for you extremely easy. To get a better insight as to how you can install and use QuickBooks desktop on two computers, all you need to keep reading the segment and learn the right steps.

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Can you Install QuickBooks Desktop On Multiple Systems?

Well, Intuit allows you to install QuickBooks on multiple computers, but the catch here is that you should have additional licenses to install QuickBooks on additional systems. While the licenses that you get by default, are limited and any additional installation would require additional license. Versions other than enterprises have lesser licenses at the initial level, and so the need for getting extra licenses arises.

Number of System on which QuickBooks can be installed

According to the software being in use, you might have some different number of licenses.

• If you own a single user, then you simply can access QuickBooks on maximum two computers
• Or if you have bought multi-user license, then it allows you to make use of QuickBooks on five different desktops as different users.
• Once you upgrade the Enterprise software, you get up to 30 users.

Steps to Install QuickBooks Desktop for two Computers 

You need to follow the right steps to install QuickBooks desktop on multiple system, here is how you can do it:

Step 1: Install QuickBooks 

• This process requires you to install QuickBooks using QuickBooks installation CD
• You would now have to insert the CD to your system, and this would take you to the installer and the installation process would take place.
• Later, you are required to go for .exe file in the folder
• Once done with that, you would be expected to get the file from the website, if you aren’t able to access the CD
• After which, you would have to accept the terms and conditions.

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Step 2: Go for Installation Type 

• Under this process, you need to navigate to the type of installation and later opt for the terms and conditions
• You would then have to tap on the Ok tab
• Once done with that, you need to proceed to the new window and then choose the type of installation that you would opt for.

Step 3: Sharing QuickBooks

• Here, you need to enter in the right type of installation and ascertain that you go for the network options
• Later, simply pick the custom option

• Later, you simply are suggested to go for next tab

Step 4: Enter in Credentials 

• This step requires you to enter in product and license number
• Later, go for CD cover and there find product number and license number

• You have to set the network tab
• And later, select installation path
• Post that, you would have to check installation and details
• Opt for ok tab
• Go for finish tab

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Steps to Setup and Use QuickBooks Desktop on Multiple Computers 

Now that you have installed QuickBooks desktop on multiple computers. Here is how you can try setting up and using QuickBooks desktop.

Step 1: Set up QuickBooks 

When you have a multi user network, your system hosts the company files. It is the server system and other systems connected to the network.

• To start with, we suggest you to download and install QuickBooks on the server
• Later, tap on custom and network install for install type
• You would then have to tap on I’ll be using QuickBooks desktop on the system, if you have the version needed. Or if you want the server to host the files, then go for I will not be using QuickBooks desktop on this computer
• The last step here is to carry out the onscreen steps

Map Network Drive in Window 

Step 2: Set or Change Folder Permission 

• You simply should right click something that says company file folder and opt for properties
• Later, opt for advance and security tab
• You would then have to pick QBDatraServiceUserXX and then go for edit tab

• Ascertain that you have the settings permitted

Conclusion! 

While we have managed to reach the end of this segment, we believe it might be a bit helpful for you to Install QuickBooks Desktop on Multiple Computers. If in case you have your queries, then contacting our QuickBooks support professionals will surely help. You can reach out to our technical support professionals at +1-888-545-4572.