Moving to subscription with multiple quicken files

Rick2022
Rick2022 Quicken Mac Subscription Member ✭✭✭✭
Currently using Quicken 2017. I have a Quicken File and my daughter has a Quicken file. Since the 2017 version will be discontinued in April, I'm looking at moving to the subscription model. From what I've read, both new files would use the same Quicken ID. Does this mean, she would have access to my accounts and I hers? She currently has her own Quicken ID since that is what was required for each file/user in a household.

Would her data file update correctly when she signs in with my Quicken ID/Password since I'd be the subscription holder? Neither of us use the mobile app.

I need to know all of the pitfalls before I make this change.
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  • Greg_the_Geek
    Greg_the_Geek Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    The accounts in Quicken aren't tied to your Quicken ID as long as you're not syncing to the Quicken Cloud. I would set a different password on each data file.
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  • Rick2022
    Rick2022 Quicken Mac Subscription Member ✭✭✭✭
    OK, what do you mean set a different password on each data file? Are you referring to the password to open Quicken itself? We do not store data in the cloud but do download data for some accounts linked to banks, etc.

    So, for her file to work, she would need to use my Quicken ID and password - correct? And stop using her Quicken ID.
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  • Greg_the_Geek
    Greg_the_Geek Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 2019
    Yes, you both would need to use the same Quicken ID/Password. 

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