How To Always Open QuickBooks Company Files In Multi-User Mode

How To Always Open QuickBooks Company Files In Multi-User Mode

Issue Description:   

       Every time a user accesses the QuickBooks file, it will always open in Multi-User mode. 

Requirements to Complete this Process:

• Access to the server.
• Access to the QB file.

Steps and Screenshots:

1. If you are currently logged in to the QuickBooks file, go to File> Close Company file/Logoff. 
2. You should see the screen in the screenshot below. Note the File Location then highlight the QuickBooks file and click Edit List​​
3. Click the file to hide, then click OK
   
4. Browse for your QuickBooks company file again, you may follow this guide: ​Manually Browse To A QuickBooks Company File
5. Before you open the QuickBooks file, you have to make sure you click the box Open file in multi-user mode (see screenshot below)
   
6. The next time you log in, your QB file should always open in Multi-User. 

Note: It is recommended to have all users replicate these steps once to make sure everyone is opening it in Multi-user mode.