How Does QuickBooks Cloud Hosting Work

QuickBooks is one of the leading accounting software which helps you to handle all the accounting operations such as invoice generation, expense tracking, tax calculations, etc. QuickBooks release the newer versions of the classic QuickBooks accounting software such that every user gets the benefit. Along with this, the platform ensures to include all the advanced technologies in their products for a more convenient experience. 

Recently, QuickBooks has introduced cloud-based products. The new cloud-based storage products by QuickBooks have improved the storage and security of the users and the data. The most recent one in this category is the QuickBooks cloud. This product by QuickBooks is the latest version of the classic desktop application with an additional advantage of cloud storage of data. 

What Is QuickBooks Cloud

QuickBooks cloud or widely known as QuickBooks hosting is the latest QuickBooks product that allows you to install your classic application on your device using the internet network on an accessible host that governs it. This host network works on an internet network and hence can be accessed from any location and any web address around the globe. The data, files, sheets, etc. can be easily accessed by authenticated users from any corner of the world and by using any device without installing the temporary application on the device. 

This QuickBooks hosted application helps you to get access to the desktop version which is easy to use for all the users. Also, the major disadvantage of the desktop version was resolved by providing access to the online version as well. This way, the advantages of both, online and desktop versions can be beneficial for the users of hosted QuickBooks Or QuickBooks cloud.

Modes On QuickBooks Cloud

There are different modes in which you can operate your QuickBooks hosting for your organization. You can switch from one mode to another according to the requirements of your organization and the accounting services you require. 

Following are the different modes in which you can operate your QuickBooks hosting on your device:

• Dedicated hosting: this is one of the most significant and basic modes of the QuickBooks cloud. While using this mode, the users from different devices are connected to a single device or the server at which QuickBooks is installed for use. The users on different devices can seek any service from the server once they are connected. 
• Peer-to-peer mode: as the name suggests this mode is used for a group of devices. Here, one device serves as the host for QuickBooks and all the data. The host decides and distributes the data according to the requirement of connected devices. The access is provided by the host only in such a mode. This mode is generally adapted in an in-office setup. 
• Alternate hosting mode: this mode is used in case of a higher number of users. In this mode, one device called the main device is directly connected to the server on which QuickBooks is installed. However, the other devices are connected with the main device instead of the server to gain access. The main device is connected over the internet with the server. 

You can choose any mode to implement for your organization based on size, setup, and requirement. 

How Does QuickBooks Hosting Works

The QuickBooks cloud hosting is one of the most compatible versions of cloud-based products of QuickBooks. It is highly compatible with all the present versions of QuickBooks including QuickBooks pro, enterprises, Desktop, accountant, etc. 

The QuickBooks hosting works on your desktop. Simply install QuickBooks on a server or the main computer through which you can access all your accounting activities on different devices. You need to provide permissions to devices and ensure that the main device can provide access. Also, the changes made on the server are implemented on the other devices simultaneously and automatically. Hence, fixing the issues and bugs at once only. It will include all the features that you will get on Quickbooks desktop. It works similarly. Moreover, you can fix issues using tools like the Quickbooks file doctor or contact the support team directly.

Benefits Of QuickBooks Hosting

There are many advantages of choosing QuickBooks hosting over your regular accounting platforms. Below are the major advantages of choosing QuickBooks hosting as your accounting partner:

• You can track the changes made on the server simultaneously on other devices
• Provides access to different devices and multiple users at the same time
• It allows you to connect with multiple users and send files to users without implementing a limit. You can easily send and receive files from unlimited users. 
• The external expenses for storage and other IT solutions is reduced as it provides everything in one software
• In case of accidental data loss, you can get access to the backup available on your cloud storage and hence, solves the issue of data loss
• You can fix many add ons with the main device and the QuickBooks host. 
• Easy to use and secure for all the users
• Stores data in cloud storage. Hence, providing access from anywhere and anytime. 

Conclusion

QuickBooks hosting is an advanced version that allows you to access all your data including files, sheets, etc. On any device connected to an internet connection. You can access all files on an authenticated device. Cloud-based storage helps you to use your files from anywhere and at any time without putting QuickBooks in a device available to you.