As QB software is very common software dealing with accounting and finance in business. But if your business project is complex, then you need multiple users' simultaneous access to the company file data. To take access for multiple users, you need to set up folder and window access permission for QB to ensure access to company file data over the network. By taking multiple access, it enhances overall efficiency and business productivity by sharing company files. Setting up and giving permission to access and view your company file helps to maintain protection of your business data, although it can raise some issues. These issues are easily fixed by using effective techniques.
How to Set up Folder and Windows Access Permissions in QB Desktop
To set up folder and window access permission in QB desktop, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1- Install QB database server manager
· For installing QB desktop, go to intuit official website.
· Download the latest version of QB desktop.
· Open the downloaded file.
· Follow the instruction that you see on screen in the correct sequence and type your license product number.
· Now choose the custom or Network option as the install type.
· Click on next and choose the option of your company file you are sharing over the network.
· Follow the given instruction as shown on screen and tap install to complete the process.
Step 2- Scan your company file folders
· To scan your company file folder, go to the start menu and search Database.
· Navigate the QB database server manager.
· Now select the scan folder option to continue the process.
· Choose the location in which you wish to save your folder.
· Click on OK to continue.
· If you have any requirements, you can add more folders by adding more folders.
· Click on the scan option.
· Once the process is done, close it.
