One host and up to four Desktop workstations
Activate Local Books on the host that holds the books. Approve up to four other computers on your trusted office network. The host counts toward the five-computer total. Approved workstations can be Mac or Windows and use the host’s license.
Each staff member signs in separately
Approval gives a computer permission to reach the host. The employee’s staff account determines what they can view or change. You can create multiple staff accounts for a shared approved computer and remove a computer when it leaves the office.
Keep the host available
Leave the host awake with Local Books running while coworkers are connected. Its display can sleep. Wired Ethernet is recommended for the host and trusted Wi-Fi is supported. If discovery fails, check that both computers can reach each other on the network.
When Server is the better fit
Use Server for more connected computers or access across locations through a properly configured secure network. Your host resources and workload determine capacity. Both editions include the same business toolkit.
Plan the office setup
Choose who will manage the host, backups and workstation approvals. Start by pairing one workstation and sign in with the staff role it will use. Check access to the company and everyday workflows before adding the rest of the office.
