FAQ about QuickBooks Desktop Hosting (Cloud Computing)

Isn’t there a remote access feature already built into QuickBooks?

Yes, In QuickBooks Premier Only - It has remote access feature as part of the software; however, only one user at a time may take control over one remote computer. A user must be physically present at each computer to set up a session. This is O.K. for training demos or financial presentations when speed is not important due to the lag time between pressing a key on the keyboard and waiting for the result to appear on the remote computer. Finally it is very expensive in labor cost to use it for remote bookkeeping.

QuickBooks Online does not have all the full features of QuickBooks desktop, but can't we install some web plug-ins?

Some Missing QuickBooks Desktop Features - Are available through plug-ins if you have the time, skill and desire to maintain and update them; however many of them are not available.

What is different between your hosting service and using QuickBooks on my desktop or notebook?

None, No Difference - Because QuickBooks is hosted on a secure server, you will be using the same version of QuickBooks no matter where you login. And in some cases since you may see an increase in performance in your local computer since all the "heavy lifting" of QuickBooks is being done on a powerful server. Learn More...

Can I Use My Mac Computer To Access Windows Based QuickBooks?

Yes! You can absolutely use your Mac Computer! There is a simple download and we have technical support available to assist you with getting it setup if you need help

What about printing and emailing from QuickBooks?

You can print and email from QuickBooks just like you are doing now. The remote server will detect whatever printer you are using on your computer now, local or network printer, and it will print to it. You can change printers inside QuickBooks remote just like you are doing now and the remote server will print there. Everything is Fast and Easy!

With your QuickBooks hosting provider, can I still get a physical copy of my files?

Yes! You can download your company file anytime to create a backup copy on your local computer. QuickBooks Online does not offer this service.

How does QuickBooks Hosting simplify my desktop computer and notebook computer maintenance?

With QuickBooks Hosting - You do not need to install or run QuickBooks on your desktop or notebook. QuickBooks, Word, Excel 2010 are all running in a web-browser and the hosting company manages all software maintenance and upgrades, automatically.

What about backing up my QuickBooks file?

The Hosting Company - Backs up the servers every night and that includes all your QuickBooks files and any Word, Excel, PDF documents you are storing in your account