Mapping the QB Folder from a Local Server to a Local PC

Overview: For users with their accounting software not installed on the same server as Point-of-Rental, to import the general ledger entry automatically generated at the end of the day, the QB folder needs to be mapped as a drive to the computer with the accounting software installed.

Share the QB Folder

1. On the local side of the PC, open a windows explorer. In the address bar, type \\(server IP) Example:\\192.168.1.5

2. Enter a username and password to the server. This has to be an already existing user account. It is recommended to use an account that does not have a password that expires. 

Note: Remember to check the box to save credentials.

3. Several folders may appear. Look for the one named QB, if that folder does not appear, skip to the next section.

4. Right-click on the QB folder and click map network drive.

Note: If you are on Windows 11 you will have to click the Show more Options Button (Shift + F10) for this option.

5. Choose any available letter, ensure the box “Reconnect at login” is checked then click “Finish”.

6. The QB folder will now show up under Network Drives under This PC.

If the QB folder does not show up

1. Log onto the console of the server as an administrator account.

2. Navigate to < DataDrive>:\POR and look for your QB Folder

3. Right click the QB folder and click properties

4. Click the sharing tab and click share.

5. It will bring up a list of users that can access the folder. Add the username used from Step 2 in the previous section. Give them permission to read/write. Click Share when completed.

6. Repeat Step 3 from the previous section.