How do I Keep QuickBooks in Multi-user Mode

QuickBooks is a very flexible accountancy software and comes with work sharing. With this app, multiple users can access the same company file. A few users report QuickBooks multi-user problems frequently. Following this guide should help in resolving such issues in the future.

The Best Steps to Resolve QuickBooks Multi-user Problems
You may face QuickBooks multi-user problems when collaborating with others. Here are the methods to resolve:

First Method
In this method, use the multi-user mode check-box.

1. Tap on “File” on the menu bar.
2. Click on “Open” or “Restore Company.”
3. Now tap on “Open a Company File,” and then select “Next.”
4. Open a Company” window will appear.
5. Select the check-box at the bottom to open the company file in multi-user mode by default.

The above steps should resolve QuickBooks multi-user problems in all workstations. This method is user-friendly.

Second Method
In this method, you can edit the QBWUSER.INI file and set a new value for MULTIUSERMODE.

1. Go to the AppData folder here C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Local\Intuit\(QuickBooks Desktop version information).
2. Locate the QBWUSER.INI file and open it in a notepad.
3. Hit CTRL + F and then find out MULTIUSERMODE.
4. Set the value to "Y" (MULTIUSERMODE=Y).
5. Save the file by pressing CTRL+S.

Sometimes the computer may revert the file to the original value. To stop that:

1. Select the QBWUSER.INI file and Right-click.
2. Now tap on “Properties.”
3. Access the “General” tab.
4. Select the “Read-only” dialogue.
5. Tap “Apply,” and then select “Save.”

Warning: You may want to discuss with a computer expert before making any changes.

Conclusion
Business owners and managers may use QuickBooks at the same time. The multi-user error is frequent after a recent system update or data migration. This guide will help if you to fix QuickBooks multi-user problems.