Can Access database be shared online?

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You can share Access database applications online without having recode the application or have complicated network arrangements.

Share a single database1Start Access and under File, click Options.2In the Access Options box, click Client Settings.3In the Advanced section, under Default open mode, select Shared, click OK, and then exit Access.Ways to share an Access desktop database - Microsoft Support

Can Access database be used online?

Your MS Access Database is secure and runs fast online, everywhere, all the time. You can use Office 365 online on your cloud desktops. If you need more than Access you can also use Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Publisher, and the other 365 applications.

Can an Access database be used by multiple users?

Replies (5)  Access, by default, is a multi-user platform. So this functionality is built in. However, to insure data integrity and not cause corruption, a multi-user database should be split between the back end (the tables) and a front end (everything else).

Can I share an Access database using Google Drive, OneDrive or DropBox? The simple answer is “No”, it either isn't going to work, or it will work but you risk corruption, data loss, and poor performance; plus there are better, more reliable, ways of sharing your database.

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