QWhat is QuickBooks Enterprise cloud hosting?
Cloud hosting means your licensed copy of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and your company file are installed on a secure, managed remote server run by an Intuit-authorized hosting provider. Your team accesses the full Enterprise software from any device through a browser or remote-desktop connection — combining desktop power with anywhere access.
QHow does hosting work?
A hosting provider installs your Enterprise license and company file on their server, secures and backs it up, and gives each user a login. Your team signs in from any Windows or Mac computer, laptop, or tablet and works in the same hosted file in real time, exactly as they would on a local install.
QIs hosted QuickBooks Enterprise secure?
Reputable hosting providers use encrypted connections, multi-factor authentication, SOC-audited data centers, continuous monitoring, and automatic backups — often providing stronger security than a typical in-office server. Always choose an Intuit-authorized or well-established provider; our team can point you to reputable options.
QCan I access hosted Enterprise from a Mac or from anywhere?
Yes. Because Enterprise runs on the hosting provider’s Windows server, you can access it from a Mac, a Windows PC, a laptop, or a tablet from any location with an internet connection. This is a popular way for Mac-based businesses to run Windows-only QuickBooks Enterprise.
QDoes CPAWarehouse provide the hosting?
CPAWarehouse is an authorized Intuit reseller of QuickBooks Enterprise licenses at up to 20% off MSRP. Hosting itself is provided by Intuit-authorized hosting companies. We can help you choose a reputable provider and size your users and storage so your license and hosting work together smoothly.
QHow much does cloud hosting cost?
Hosting is billed separately from your Enterprise license, typically as a monthly fee per user that varies by provider, number of users, and storage needs. Your Enterprise license is a separate annual cost (up to 20% off MSRP through CPAWarehouse). Call us and we’ll help you estimate both together.
QIs hosted Enterprise the same as QuickBooks Online?
No. Hosted Enterprise is your real QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise — with all its advanced features — running on a remote server. QuickBooks Online is a separate, lighter cloud product with different features. Hosting lets you keep Enterprise’s full depth while gaining cloud access. See our Enterprise vs. QuickBooks Online comparison for details.
QDo I still need to buy the Enterprise license to host it?
Yes. Cloud hosting delivers your licensed copy of QuickBooks Enterprise from a remote server, so you still purchase the Enterprise subscription — which CPAWarehouse offers at up to 20% off MSRP — and then add hosting through a provider. The two together give you Enterprise power with anywhere access.