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Quickbooks pro 2017 question
Posted on 8/16/17 at 8:00 am
Posted on 8/16/17 at 8:00 am
I have the desktop version of quickbooks pro 2017. I know it can be used for a few different users but it only comes with 1 license. If I have 2 desktops on the same network can I load QB onto the 2nd computer and just use the same log in credentials and have them both be used and synced at the same time? Its just me and a family member so no need for separate secured log ins. TIA
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Posted on 8/16/17 at 9:41 am to NOLAGT
It's been a while since I've used QB, but I think 1 license means 1 person can be logged in at a time. They used to allow you to install it on multiple devices (work desktop, laptop, home desktop for example) as long as you weren't using all 3 at the same time.
Posted on 8/16/17 at 10:34 am to NOLAGT
No but you can remote desktop into the other machine for QBP.
Posted on 8/16/17 at 11:34 am to Vlad
If we remote into the other that will still only allow 1 person at a time using QB. Might just have to brake down and get another lic it seems. We are going to remote into the machines from off site as well.
thanks!
thanks!
Posted on 8/17/17 at 7:53 am to NOLAGT
Multi user has to be hosted on one machine or server. That computer must run the QB database manager and be on all the time. You can not store the file on a NAS for multi user mode. Must be on a windows desktop or server. Now once you have that setup you can install it on as many computers as you like but only the amount of licenses you have will dictate how many users can be logged in at once.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 9:33 am to ColdDuck
Honestly save yourself a lot of hassle. Switch to the online version, Pro will give you 3 users out the box, if I remember correctly, and you can access everything on your phone / tablet. Also data is backed up in the cloud. Updates are applied automatically and you always have the latest version, 24/7 tech support. You do pay monthly, but over time you will probably come out even not paying for support and upgrading to the latest version every time you need to.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 10:16 am to td1
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not paying for support and upgrading to the latest version every time you need to.
How often do companies actually upgrade? I can understand the need for CPA firms to always have the latest version to cover all clients, but not end users.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 4:47 pm to CubsFanBudMan
From my experience, when they call Quickbooks with a problem and Quickbooks says you are on an outdated version, the only way we can help you is if you upgrade to the latest version.
Beyond that I would recommend to upgrade once QuickBooks quits issuing security / program updates for your version. In todays world, there is no excuse for keeping your company / personal financial information in a program version that the developer has ended support on.
With the desktop version, you have to have all your network stuff setup, etc. With the cloud version it does not matter if you have a network or not as long as the people using the program have an internet connection. You also don't have to worry about backing up your company file or performing program updates / upgrades.
Beyond that I would recommend to upgrade once QuickBooks quits issuing security / program updates for your version. In todays world, there is no excuse for keeping your company / personal financial information in a program version that the developer has ended support on.
With the desktop version, you have to have all your network stuff setup, etc. With the cloud version it does not matter if you have a network or not as long as the people using the program have an internet connection. You also don't have to worry about backing up your company file or performing program updates / upgrades.
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