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How do I create a new database in Act!?

Question:  How can I create a new database in Act!?
 
Product Details: 
Product Family:  Act!
Product:  Act! Pro, Act! Premium
Version: 2005 and later
 


Answer: 
 
  1. In Act!, click File > New Database
  2. Enter a name for the database that begins with a letter and contains no spaces or punctuation
  3. If desired, click Browse… then browse to and select a location to create the database to

    Note: The database cannot be created to a mapped or network drive. You must create the database on the local hard drive of your computer.
     
  4. In the currency drop-down (Act! versions 2010 and later), select the appropriate currency for your region
  5. If you wish to share the database across your network, leave checked the option to Share this database with other users

    Note: If you do not wish to share at this time, you can uncheck this option and share it at a later time.
     
  6. In the User name field, enter the user name you wish to use to access your new database
  7. In the Password field either enter a password you would like to use to protect your database, or leave it blank
  8. In the Confirm Password field, re-enter the password you chose, or if you left the Password field blank, leave blank
     
    Note: It is important that you take note of your user name and password, as there is not a way for you to reset this without contacting customer service to schedule a password reset appointment
     
  9. Click OK to create and open the database

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