QuickBooks POS two computers

QuickBooks emulates the classic accounting ledger.

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Intuit's QuickBooks provides single- or multi-user access to a software package designed to enable businesses to track income and expenses with the level of detail necessary for complete control of company finances. Some editions of, or add-ons to, the software accommodate accounting practices, point of sale, payroll services and shipping. The number of computers on which you can install QuickBooks depends on the terms of your license.

Single-User

If you purchased a single-user license for an edition of QuickBooks, your license entitles you to install the software on a total of two computers, provided that you own both systems. These two installations enable you to work at your office on one system and continue your work at home on another computer. The license terms stipulate that you use each system separately and run only one installation at a time.

Multi-User

The basic QuickBooks multi-user license includes the right to install the software on up to five systems you own for use by as many as five people. Multi-user licensing accommodates simultaneous use by the full number of seats covered by the license level for which you paid. You also may install QuickBooks on a sixth computer that you use solely as a data host and multi-user server.

Multi-User Add-Ons

To increase the number of users who can activate QuickBooks at the same time on a multi-user installation, you can purchase additional licensing in increments of three, five, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 seats, up to a maximum of 30. These license packs enable you to grow your QuickBooks installation along with your staff. QuickBooks accommodates license upgrades from directly within the software, provided that you use it on a computer with Internet access. Not all editions of QuickBooks include the same multi-user capacity. For example, as of January 2016, QuickBooks Pro and Premier allow a maximum of five users, QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions can handle 15, and the Accountant Edition of QuickBooks Enterprise includes only single-user licensing.