QuickBooks users are often asked to add new users, such as employees, contractors, or partners, to the software. This article will show you how to easily add a new user to QuickBooks.
How to add and manage users in QuickBooks Online
[ytvideo]How to add a user in QuickBooks
Adding a user in QuickBooks is a fairly straight forward process. To begin, open the QuickBooks interface and click on the Accounts & Lists icon in the main toolbar. Next, select Users from the menu on the left.
To add a new user, click on the New button on the toolbar. In the new window, you will be prompted to enter the user’s name, email address, and password. Once you have entered the required information, click on the OK button to continue.
Now that the user has been added, you will need to assign them a role in QuickBooks. To do this, select the user from the Users list and click on the Edit button in the toolbar. In the new window, you will be able to select a role for the user. You can select either the Administrator role or the User role. Once you have made your selection, click on the OK button to return to the Users list.
Now that the user has been added and assigned a role, you are ready to begin working with them in QuickBooks.
QuickBooks: Adding a User
Adding a user in QuickBooks is simple, and can be done in a few minutes. First, open QuickBooks.
Next, click on the Accounts icon in the upper left corner of the window.
On the Accounts page, click on the Add an Account link in the upper right corner of the window.
On the Add an Account page, enter the user’s name (usually their first and last name), and click on the Next button.
On the Add an Account page, you will be asked to provide basic information about the user, such as their company name, address, and phone number.
You will also be asked to provide the user’s password.
Once you have completed the Add an Account page, click on the Finish button.
The user will now be added to the QuickBooks accounts list, and will be able to log in to QuickBooks and view their accounts.
How to set up a new user in QuickBooks
- If you already have QuickBooks installed on your computer, open it. If you don’t have it, go to www.quickbooks.com and download a free trial.
- In the QuickBooks home screen, click the “Users” tab.
- On the Users tab, click the “Add a New User” button.
- In the “Add New User” window, enter your user name and password. (If you’re new to QuickBooks, click the “Get started” link in the “Getting help” section at the bottom of the window to learn more about creating a user.)
- Click the “Next” button.
- On the “Confirm User Name and Password” window, enter the user name and password you entered in step
- 7. Click the “Next” button.
- On the “Create a User Profile” window, you’ll be asked to give your user a profile. (The profile will help you identify your user account when you’re logging in.)
- Click the “Create Profile” button.
10. On the “User Profile Summary” window, review your profile information. If you have any questions, click the “More Help” link in the “User Profile Summary” window and then click the “What would you like to know?” link.
11. Click the “Next” button.
12. On the “Create a
Adding a user in QuickBooks Desktop
- In the QuickBooks desktop window, click the Accountants tab.
- In the list of users, click the user you want to add.
- In the User Info dialog box, enter the user’s full name and other necessary information.
- Click OK.
- If you’re prompted to enter a password, do so.
- Click OK to close the User Info dialog box.
- Click Save in the QuickBooks Desktop window.
Adding a user in QuickBooks Online
1. In the QuickBooks Online window, click the Customers & Accounts tab.
- In the list of users, click the user you want to add.
- In the User Info dialog box, enter the user’s full name and other necessary information.
- Click the Login button.
- If you’re prompted to enter a password, do so.
- Click OK to close the User Info dialog box.
- Click Save in the QuickBooks Online window.
How to add an employee in QuickBooks
If you’re an accountant, bookkeeper, or software company owner, you need to add an employee in QuickBooks. Adding an employee is a simple process that can help you track employee expenses and payroll. Here’s how to add an employee in QuickBooks:
1. In QuickBooks, open the Company menu and select Accounts Payable.
2. In the Accounts Payable window, click Add Employee.
3. In the Add Employee window, complete the following information:
a. Employee Name: Enter the name of the employee you’re adding.
b. Employee ID: Enter the employee’s ID number.
c. Date of Birth: Enter the employee’s date of birth.
d. Address: Enter the employee’s address.
e. Telephone Number: Enter the employee’s telephone number.
f. Email Address: Enter the employee’s email address.
g. Password: Enter the employee’s password.
4. Click Save.
5. In the Employee Summary window, review the information.
6. Click OK to close the Employee Summary window.
7. Click Close to close the QuickBooks window.
Conclusion
Adding a user to QuickBooks is a fairly simple process. After you have installed QuickBooks, open the program and click on the Accounts icon in the top left corner. From the Accounts menu, select Add User.