Can multiple people edit Microsoft Access?

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I'm making an MS Access Database that needs to be edited by multiple users simultaneously without locking one out nor getting the data erased if one person .

Can an Access database be edited by multiple users?

The first user changes a record and the second user is still able to change it, without any particular notification in the sense of a selector bar icon or a “writing conflict”, and the user that closes the database the latest takes it all (all changes by the first user are overruled).

How do I allow multiple users to edit Access at the same time?

Make sure that Access is set to open in shared mode on all of the users' computers.1Start 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

How many users can use an Access database at the same time?

At Least 200 Simultaneous Microsoft Access Users on an Access/Jet Database. If everyone is just viewing data or entering data into a table, that takes very little work and a large number of people (well over 200) can be supported. People cannot type faster than what Access can handle.

How do I set up multiple users Access?

Step 1: To set up multiple accounts, go to Settings, then Accounts. Step 2: On the left, select 'Family & other users'. Step 3: Under 'Other users', click 'Add someone else to this PC'. Step 4: If the person you want using your PC is someone you trust, add their email and follow the instructions.

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