Set up QuickBooks Administrator

The QuickBooks Administrator is the only user who has access to all activities in QuickBooks. user permissions, . It is the administrator who assigns passwords and access privileges to other users. user permissions, . Because the administrator has the central role in QuickBooks security system, we recommend that the administrator be someone who is usually available in your office.

Administrator's name: This is the name that the administrator uses to log into QuickBooks. user permissions, . Although QuickBooks suggests "Admin" as the name, you can change the name if you want.

Administrator's password: Although a password is optional, we recommend that you create one if you're concerned about security. user permissions, . Remember, someone who logs in as QuickBooks Administrator has access to all parts of QuickBooks, and your company data, without restriction.