Easy Steps to Sync QuickBooks Files Between Two Computers

 

Trying to sync Files between two computers, you must connect both to the same network and set the correct installation choices for each computer. Firstly, uninstall QuickBooks on both the computers and install them again with suitable options. The files of QuickBooks company remain on the computer when you complete uninstalling. After you have configured or installed the new QuickBooks on both computers, then the primary computer stores your files and allows you to sync data to another computer.

And if you have separate company files, you can use Data Transfer Utility to merge the files. It is the third-party utility for merging computer files. Facing a problem in the sync of QuickBooks company files between two computers, we mention some steps to make it easy.

Guide To Merge QuickBooks Company Files Between Two Computers

Learn how to sync and share your QuickBooks company file between two computers:

• Download and install the Data Transfer Utility on the primary computer through Intuit Marketplace, which will host your company file.
• Then, copy your company file from the secondary computer to the primary computer. By doing so, you can save your company's file to the disk and transfer it to the source computer of your network.
• To sync information to your destination file, you have to launch QuickBooks on your Primary computer. Then open the company file from the secondary computer by clicking "File," "Open or Restore Company," and then select “Open a Company."
• Tap on the "Open-Source Company" button in the "Export Data from Source Company" sections in the Data Transfer Utility.
• Select Yes Even when QuickBooks is not running or check the option to allow the application to access personal data. Click to the Continue, yes in QuickBooks.
• Tap on the "Close" button in the Currently connected field at the time of data transfer utility
• Click on the "File" menu and select "Close Company" in QuickBooks.

• Click "File," "Open or Restore Company," and tap on the "Open a Company" in QuickBooks. Choose the file which initially used on this computer.

• Click on the "Open Destination Company" button from the "Import Data into Destination Company" section of the Disk Transfer Utility.
• Allow access even if the QuickBooks is not Running by selecting Yes and checking the option which allows the application to access personal data. Click "Continue," "Yes," and "Done" In QuickBooks.
• Click on the "Close Button for the" Currently Connected To "field” in Data Transfer Utility.
• Click on the File Menu and choose "Close Company" in QuickBooks.

• Click on the "Change” button in the "Select Type of Data" field in the data transfer utility. Choose the option that you think best reflects the information you want to import into the Destination file.
• Finally, select the "Import data" button in the "Import Data into Destination" section of the data transfer utility. It syncs the information from both computers. When you finish with this, delete the secondary source file from your primary computer. 

This article will show you how to sync two QuickBooks computers and share your QuickBooks files across a network. In the meanwhile, you can save your time, and effort by dropping a call to our QuickBooks desktop support helpline i.e., 1-800-761-1787.