You can access QuickBooks, email, and other programs and (or) documents at any time and from any location with the help of QuickBooks Remote access. You may also move files and directories between various computer systems with this. QuickBooks Remote access gives you the leverage to easily print documents from a remote computer to a local printer among its innumerable advantages.

Let us dive in and know more about this various aspects related to the QuickBooks Remote access and the procedure to use it.

QuickBooks remote access – Major Advantages

The QuickBooks Remote Access feature has a wide range of advantages. Transferring files or folders between several operating systems is one of them.

• Enables several users to collaborate on the same QB file.
• It reduces infrastructure expenses and travel time.
• Many other advantages include the ability to print documents to a local printer from a remote system.
• Aids in monitoring the operations of the accountant.

Convenient procedure to access the QuickBooks desktop remotely

To remotely access the QuickBooks Desktop, complete the steps listed below in order.

• You must first visit the official website of Intuit Inc. and register for QuickBooks Remote Access.
• Now, log in to the QuickBooks Remote Access website using your account information, such as your mail ID and password.
• Launch the Web browser on the device which you'll be using to use the QuickBooks program remotely before you log in.
• Now, hit on the "Setup computer" icon after downloading the installation file for the remote access utility.
• In the "Nickname" column, enter the System nickname.
• Tap on "Next."
• Check the boxes next to each of the numerous choices you see to start the remote session every time a user logs in.
• Check the boxes next to the programs to gain remote access to this computer system.
• Follow it up by hitting on "Next."
• Check the box to use the selected authentication method.
• You can either enter a "passcode" or a phone number.
• The "passcode" option lets you enter the "passcode" on the login page while using remote access to the QuickBooks desktop.
• In contrast, the phone number option requires the user to enter the code each time.
• Hit on "Finish" to wrap up the process.

Culmination!

We sincerely hope that this tutorial helped you access QuickBooks Desktop remotely. Please feel free to contact our QuickBooks desktop support team of specialists via our helpline i.e., 1-800-761-1787, who are available at all times, if you require any assistance related to the QuickBooks software.