No doubt, QuickBooks is the most efficient and distinguished software equipped with multiple tools and functionalities. In addition, QuickBooks multi-user mode is one of the most useful features that you can use to host and access QuickBooks company files over the network. If the multi-user mode is not set up properly, this might lead to  QuickBooks Error 6000 83, which typically indicates company file access or permission problems. This page covers essential information that needs to be implemented to access the QuickBooks company file over the network. Let’s explore this blog to know more about it.

If you are keen to learn how you can access company files, this blog is for you. However, we always recommend that you contact a QB specialist who can help you with all your queries. Dial 1.855.738.2784 and talk to them.

Requirements for Accessing QuickBooks Company Files over the Network

This is a list of things that are required before accessing company files over the network: 

1. Mapping the server or host computer as a network drive for personal workstations is necessary.
2. You need to set the folder where your company file is stored.
3. Set up multi-user mode on the computers to access the company files.
4. Ensure that you have your QuickBooks Desktop username and password.

This is how you can access QuickBooks Company Files over the Network

If you have understood what the requirements are for accessing company files. Let’s take a walk through the steps to do so:

Method 1: Install the QuickBooks Database Manager on the server computer

You have been offered a tool named QuickBooks Database Server Manager that permits you to access company files over the network. See how:

1. Download & Install QuickBooks on the server computer.
2. Go to the QuickBooks File menu.
3. Choose Switch to Multi-user Mode.
4. Hover over the Multi-user hosting setup required window.
5. Pick Yes in the
6. Move to the Multi-user setup information window.
7. Pick OK.
8. Go to the Company.
9. Choose Users.
10. Set up Users and Roles.
11. Click New.
12. Add the necessary users.

Method 2: Turn Network Discovery On and Password Protected Sharing Off

1. Launch Control Panel.
2. Tap Network and Sharing Center.
3. Click Change advanced sharing settings.
4. Enlarge the Profile type that you are using.
5. Go to the Network Discovery.
6. Choose Turn on network discovery.
7. Propagate to the password-protected sharing.
8. Click Turn off password-protected sharing.
9. Pick Save changes.

Method 3: First, locate and then open the company file

1. Go to the File menu.
2. Choose Open or Restore Company.
3. Click Open a company file.
4. Tap Next.
5. Browse the location of the company file.

Example: if you have saved your company file in drive E, search for the Company Files Name (E:) in the list.

1. Choose the company file (with file extension .qbw).
2. Click Open.
3. Enter your user name and password if asked.

Final Words

If you want to access QuickBooks company files over the network, you must set up multi-user mode. The blog is a detailed guide that includes prerequisites and solutions for accessing files. After reading this, if you still want to get more information regarding this, dial 1.855.738.2784 and talk to a QB Professional.

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