How to Change Database Connection in ChequeGuru

ChequeGuru stores all its data in a single database file on your computer. By changing the database connection you can point the software to a different file — useful for multi-user setups on a LAN, moving data to a new PC, or maintaining separate databases for different financial years.

1. 1. Open Database Connection. Go to Admin → Database Connection. The current file path is shown at the top.
2. 2. Note the current path. Before changing, note or copy the current path so you can find the existing database if needed.
3. 3. Click Change Connection. The connection dialog opens.
4. 4. Connect to an existing database. Click Browse and navigate to the .cg database file — on a local drive, a shared network folder (\\server\share), or a USB drive. Select the file and click Open.
5. 5. Or create a new empty database. Click New Database, choose the folder and file name, and click Save. A fresh blank database is created at that path.
6. 6. Connect. Click Connect. ChequeGuru validates the path, restarts, and opens the selected database.
7. 7. Shared multi-user access. All computers on the same network can point to the same shared database file. Each user runs their own ChequeGuru installation but accesses a central data file — enabling concurrent multi-user operation.