Sharing my quick book license between two office locations. NEVER need to use them at the same time.

Hi @Kenny G 

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.

1. From the File menu, select Utilities.
2. Click Host Multi-User Access.
3. Click Yes on the confirmation window.

After turning this on, you'll want to follow these steps:

1. Go to your server computer (computer that physically stores your company file).
2. At your server computer (computer hosting your company file/s), open the start menu and type database.
3. ​Click on QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
4. If no folder locations are shown, click Browse and browse to the folder where you store your company file(s).
5. Click OK.
6. Click Start Scan, which will repair the firewall permissions to allow QuickBooks to communicate over your network and resolve your error.
7. When finished, click Close and try opening QuickBooks in Multi-User mode on your workstation(s).

For more information on Multi-User mode, click Here.

Kind regards,

Noelia

@Kenny G 

You are allowed to install and run a QBD license for 1 user on 2 different machines as long as not at the same time. Another option, utilize a remote desktop app. You can only need installing QBD on one machine.

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