Can I Install Quicken On Multiple Computers? Do I Need To Purchase Quicken Again To Install It On A New Computer?

Overview

With the Subscription Release of Quicken, there is no limit on how many computers Quicken can be installed on!

You simply need to make sure to sign in with the same Quicken ID on each computer. Your Quicken membership is linked to your Quicken ID.

Can I use the same Quicken data file on more than one computer?

A file can be moved from one computer to another computer, but it cannot be opened and used on both computers at the same time. You can find instructions to move your data file to another computer by clicking here.

Also note that a data file from Quicken for Windows will not open in Quicken for Mac (and vice versa) without converting the file first. If you'd like more information on file conversion, click here.

Can I install or use Quicken on a network?

We don't recommend sharing or attempting to sync Quicken data files between computers on a network, as this may lead to data file damage. We also strongly advise against installing Quicken on a network. Quicken is not designed to be used over a network or shared drive.

Quicken incrementally saves your data as it's entered. Saving Quicken data files directly on your computer's hard drive, and not over a network, decreases the risk of data loss. Network instability or the use of a single data file by multiple people at the same time will often lead to data issues.

Due to the wide variety of custom network setups, we at Quicken are unable to offer technical assistance for this type of configuration.

You can use the Quicken Mobile App if you'd like to view your synced Quicken accounts on different mobile devices.

Can I use cloud drives to save or move Quicken files?

Please see Can I share my Quicken file between multiple computers using Dropbox?

For help installing Quicken, check out these FAQs

How do I download Quicken from Quicken.com to install or reinstall it?

How to activate your Quicken membership