QuickBooks Multi-user Mode

 

In order for Tabs3 to access QuickBooks, QuickBooks must be running in multi-user mode. By default, QuickBooks is configured to run in single-user mode.

    Switching to multi-user mode

1. In QuickBooks, from the File menu, select Switch to Multi-user Mode.
2. If a "Create New Users" dialog box is displayed, click No.
   

QuickBooks Multi-user Mode Limitations

When running QuickBooks in multi-user mode, certain activities cannot be performed in QuickBooks. If you need to perform an activity that can only be performed when QuickBooks is in single-user mode, you must first close Tabs3. Then, before Tabs3 and QuickBooks can integrate again, QuickBooks will need to be switched back to multi-user mode. The following is a list of activities that need to be performed in single-user mode. (Note: This list was provided by QuickBooks and is subject to change.)

• Backing up, condensing, converting, rebuilding, restoring, or updating the company data file.
• Changing company information, including the closing date.
• Setting up or changing company preferences.
• Importing or exporting data.
• Merging, deleting, or restoring list items.
• Changing list item fields that interact with other lists.
• Signing up for QuickBooks Payroll Service.
• Printing Form 1099-MISC.
• Mapping a network drive from within QuickBooks.
• Defining custom fields.
• Linking to QuickBooks from TurboTax.
• Accountant's review activities.

 

    Switching to single-user mode

1. In QuickBooks, from the File menu, select Switch to Single-user Mode.
2. If a message is displayed indicating that the company file cannot be closed because Tabs3 is using it, click OK. Close Tabs3 and repeat step 1.
3. A message will be displayed indicating that the file can now be used in single-user mode. Click OK.
4. Perform the desired task that requires single-user mode.
5. Before using Tabs3 again, switch back to multi-user mode.