Read Only files. Do you have to pay to access these files?

Question

Do we need to have a paid service if we only want to keep 'read only' files on MYOB for historical data access?

kamleshk1 · Answer

If the file is read only , keep as read only , when you need to input the data , you can reactivate the subscription.

If you have MYOB AR Plus , Premier or any version which can be accessed over desktop, the read only backup copy can be made to be fully accessible as at when you require. There is a process that you need to work with and it will incur some costs. This can even be done after years, should you intend to use this file.

gavin12345 · Answer

Hi @Bill2601

You may need to provide more detail for a meaningful answer. For example, what MYOB software are you using?

Some software is 'browser only' like MYOB Business (old Essentials), other software is desktop or online such as AccountRight.

If you use Accountright, then you will have a 'company file'. If you have this file (or a backup), you can access the data in that file as long as you like. It may be read-only but you can view, print reports etc without a subscription. The file must be offline, you cannot access any online file without a subscription.

If you use MYOB Business, then you do not have an 'company file', so you cannot create a backup, and cannot 'access' the file without a subscription.

Regards

Gavin

Bill2601 · Answer

Hi Earl

I do need access to my old files for the next 10 years. Do you know if there is a fee to access my Read Only files for 10 years?