Tally Virtual User (TVU) – FAQ
This page has the list of FAQ on Tally Virtual User (TVU), categorised as Policy and Process, Licensing & Technology, Commercials, and Data Security.
Policy and Processes
What is Tally Virtual User (TVU) pack of TallyPrime License?
We have introduced change in our licensing policy which will support virtual usage of TallyPrime via Tally Virtual User (TVU) pack. Virtual usage means accessing TallyPrime over RDP, Cloud, Citrix, or any other similar technologies.
Who can benefit from TVU pack of TallyPrime Gold?
Businesses that have an existing environment that allows accessing applications remotely can benefit. A few examples of Desktop Virtualisation tools are Windows RDP, Citrix, and Windows Thin Client.
What are the benefits of TVU pack for the existing or new customers of Tally?
- Customer gets comfort in the form of defined guidelines from TSPL to use Tally through RDP or similar technologies.
- Customer can choose the best method for TVU usage of TallyPrime, on the basis of the experience of operation in these environments.
- Customer gets support from Tally Partner and TallyCare on configuring and troubleshooting such environments.
- Multi-location organisations can operate a single license instead of needing to procure one for each branch. Depending on the situation Tally Partners can recommend the best option.
- TallyPrime can always remain open since it is installed on a server. Therefore, users can access TallyPrime round the clock.
Why did TSPL not announce such capability in the past?
TallyPrime is extensively used in standalone PCs or on multiple PCs in a LAN environment. We have noticed that a few of our customers and Partners have deployed or intent to deploy TallyPrime on cloud and other virtualised environments (Windows RDP, Windows thin Client, Citrix, or similar technologies) for various reasons. Given the diverse needs of our customers and Partners, and in good faith, TSPL does not intend to apply any direct restriction to host TallyPrime on such virtual environments. While TSPL does not intend to restrict hosting of TallyPrime usage in virtual environments, we advise our Partners and customers to follow certain well-defined guidelines to use TallyPrime Gold license in a virtualised environment. Hence, this is not an announcement of an added capability in TallyPrime but a step towards ensuring continuity of usage, and preventing possible misuse or abuse of TallyPrime License on the cloud.
Customer is using a Silver license with which he is entitled to get 1 TVU Pack free. If the Accountant is using Tally at his office, can the owner simultaneously be able to use Tally on a virtual network (similar to Tally's Remote Access capability)?
Yes, the customer will be able to use Tally concurrently via server (configured for virtual setup) and virtual network in case of Silver license provided the RDP tool gives the same machine name in request.
Customer is using a Gold license for which they are entitled to get 10 TVU Packs. Now if there are 10 users who are working on Server via LAN and there are 10 users who are accessing Tally via a virtual environment, will it allow?
Yes, LAN users (not using any virtual technology) do not fall under the purview of TVU. So 10 users can run one instance in a virtual environment. Please note, if anyone user loads 10 instances via his single login, all the 10 TVU packs will be consumed and other 9 users will not be able to load a Tally instance with a license. It will get opened in an "Educational Version" by giving the user a notification saying that "Maximum Tally Virtual User (TVU) limit exceeded. Close one or more TallyPrime instance accessed using TVU and try again."
How do customers purchase TVU pack?
Customer can purchase TVU packs from TSPL by placing an order from his control centre. However, it is strongly recommended that all such cases undergo a thorough engagement by a competent Tally Partner.
Are Tally Remote Access and Tally Reports on Brower part of the TVU pack?
Tally.NET Remote Access Capability and Tally Reports on Brower are not part of TVU pack, and these services continue to be part of TSS.
If the customer does not purchase the TVU pack for the TVU users who are over and above the default entitlement and tries to access TallyPrime data and license in a virtual environment as he did in the past, what will be the experience?
In such cases, the TallyPrime license used on the virtual environment will turn into Education Mode and a message will be displayed indicating that the TVU pack has reached the limit.
How does TVU impact users on LAN and users outside the LAN?
- Users working on the computers within a LAN are not under the purview of TVU.
- Any virtual technology used within/outside LAN will fall under the purview of TVU.
How will the existing or new customers explore TVU to ensure fitment to their business case?
1/10/20 TVU packs will be available to the customers by default against Silver, Gold and TS9 license respectively, free of cost for the lifetime of the TE9 license. Additional TVU packs in case of Gold and TS9 licenses beyond default entitlement can be purchased @ India (Rs.100/- per user per month plus taxes) Outside India (SAARC - $3 per user per month plus taxes, Other International Regions- $3.75 per user per month plus taxes) billed annually.
Can I get TVU pack for TallyPrime Rental License as well?
Yes. Your TallyPrime Rental License is also eligible for TVU pack. 1/10 TVU packs are available for every Silver and Gold license respectively by default till the validity of the rental license. Additional TVU packs for Gold license up to 999 can be purchased at applied commercials.
Is a separate TSS needed for additional TVU pack?
TSS is applicable for the TallyPrime license and this is to avail Tally.NET services and the latest updates to the product. The TVU pack fee is for using TallyPrime in a virtual environment and is annual.
I have a single user license. What should I do to get more than one TVU packs?
As you have a single user license, you will get one TVU pack for free. For additional TVU packs, you need to convert the Silver license to Gold license.
Can an association take benefit of TVU by purchasing one TallyPrime Gold license?
No, a TallyPrime Gold license is for a company. An association is not a company.
What will happen to companies who are providing similar options with TallyPrime?
Companies largely provide access to a TallyPrime licence via RDP. This is not a violation of the license if the users are of the same company. But if users are of different companies, it is a violation. Every company needs to purchase TallyPrime license and TVU pack on a per-user basis to continue giving such services.
Will TVU for Auditors get a 50% discount pricing as in the case of TSS?
No. Currently, no such discounts are applicable.
During the trial period will I get unlimited TVU packs for my multiuser license?
Yes. During the trial period, you can ask for as many TVU packs as required for your operations.
I have a TallyPrime Gold license and currently using RDP technology to access Tally virtually. I want to get 15 TVU packs for my 15 users. How can I get that?
A Tally partner will reach out to you and explain the policy details and provide the required assistance to you before 31st July 2020. You can opt for free TVU trial for all the users. The validity of the trial is till 31st March 2021. Post 31st March 2021, for your TallyPrime Gold license you are entitled to get 10 TVU packs free for lifetime. For users beyond this default entitlement, you can procure TVU packs at an introductory price India (Rs.100/- per user per month plus taxes) Outside India (SAARC - $3 per user per month plus taxes, Other International Regions- $3.75 per user per month plus taxes) billed annually.
Will the TVU pack usage date be like the dates defined for TSS?
TVU packs will be billed annually based on the first purchase, and any additional mid-term procurement will be charged pro-rata. For any subsequent purchases in the year, the validity of the TVU pack will remain the same as the validity of the first TVU pack.
The validity of the first TVU pack will be for 12 months, excluding the month of purchase. For example, if a TVU pack is purchased in May 2020, its validity will be till 31 May 2021. If an additional TVU pack is purchased on 1 July 2020, its validity will be till 31 May 2021, and the customer will be charged pro-rata for 11 months.
Can a multiuser license be upgraded to TVU packs?
One multiuser (MU) can be upgraded to 10 TVU packs free of cost and can be linked to other primary multiuser (MU) license. TVU packs received in lieu of upgraded licenses will be valid until the lifetime of TallyPrime.
I have multiple TallyPrime premise-based licenses. Can I move to TVU packs instead?
You have an option to upgrade your premise-based licenses to TVU pack (after the trial period) as per the following:
- A TallyPrime Silver license to one TVU pack valid until the lifetime of TallyPrime.
- A TallyPrime Gold license to 10 TVU packs valid until the lifetime of TallyPrime.
Till when can I avail the trial TVU? Can the trial period be utilised at different intervals, instead of in one go?
Trial TVU applicability for existing RDP users is till 31st March 2021. TVU packs equivalent to your needs shall be deployed free of cost. If you are not operating in a virtual environment, you can choose to avail the free trial till 31st March 2021 if you opt for it by 30th Sept 2020. If not availed before 30th September, a 1-month trial can be availed anytime after 1st Oct 2020 and before the end of the trial period, 31st March 2021.
The trial has to be utilised in one go, and cannot be broken into different intervals.
I have two Gold Licenses - Serial 1 and Serial 2, and a TS9 license under the same account. I have already transferred all the entitled 20 TVUs of TS9 to the Gold license - Serial 2. What happens if this Gold License- Serial 2 moves to another account?
In this case, while Tally Care is helping customer in moving the Serial 2 to a different account, system will show the message that there are free TVU’s linked with the serial and the same will be moved back to Tally.Server 9. The Tally Care team will then reach out to the KAM to get an approval for this and once the approval is given, the serial is transferred to the different account and the 20 TVU’s moves back to Tally.Server 9.
I have two Gold Licenses - Serial 1 and Serial 2, and a TS9 license under the same account. I have already transferred all the entitled 20 TVUs of TS9 to the Gold license - Serial 2. What happens if the TS9 license is moved to another account?
In this case, while Tally Care is helping the customer in moving Tally.Server 9 to a different account, system will show the message that there are free TVU’s linked to a serial in the account and the same will be moved back to Tally.Server 9. Once the message is accepted by the Tally care team, 20 TVU’s will be moved back to Tally.Server 9.
Can I split the free entitlement of 20 TVUs for a Tally.Server 9 between two Gold licenses in the same account?
Yes, you can split the TVUs for a Tally.Server 9 between two Gold Licenses.
Can the free TVUs entitlement for a Tally.Server 9 license be transferred to Gold Licenses under a different account?
No, you cannot do so directly. You need to merge the serials, and later you will be able to transfer the TVUs.
Will I need a valid TSS to operate Tally over a virtualised environment?
No. TVU has no dependency on TSS.
Licensing & Technology
How many TVU packs can I purchase for Single-user and Multiuser licenses?
You will get one TVU pack free with each TallyPrime Silver (single-user) edition and 10 TVU packs with TallyPrime Gold (multiuser) edition.
For TallyPrime Gold license, you can buy up to 999 TVU packs.
I have a TallyPrime Silver license. How can I get more than one TVU packs?
Your TallyPrime Silver license entitles you to use one TVU pack for free. If you need more than one, you have to upgrade to TallyPrime Gold license, and purchase additional TVU packs. TallyPrime Gold has the capability to support 999 TVU packs.
I use Remote Access in TallyPrime with Tally.NET services, and I am not opting for TVU pack. Will non-usage of TVU pack impact my Remote Access entitlement?
No. The Tally Remote Access capability using Tally.NET technology will continue as-is for TallyPrime licenses.
Can I host my TallyPrime application on the cloud?
As a customer of TSPL, you can host your TallyPrime application on a cloud as needed for your business. You can purchase TallyPrime license from any of the Tally Partners or directly from TSPL. To access TallyPrime from anywhere, you will be entitled to few free TVU packs depending upon the TallyPrime license (Gold - 10/Silver - 1). For Gold license, for additional users (beyond 10), you need to buy additional TVU packs.
I am a customer using TallyPrime using Windows RDP. I want to add five TVU packs. Will TSPL help me in configuring the TVU packs?
Yes. You can get in touch with your Tally Partner or call TallyCare for assistance.
What if I experience a problem with speed while accessing Tally over a virtual environment?
The speed of Tally over a virtual environment will depend on your network and environment. In any case, for support, you can contact your Tally Partner or TallyCare. Performance and connectivity issues will be handled on a case to case basis.
I have a few TDLs developed by Tally Partner to customise a few Tally,ERP 9 reports. I want all my Tally Virtual users also to get the customised reports. Is it possible?
Yes. All users will be able to access the customised reports in a virtualized environment.
I want to assign different access rights to users so that when Tally Virtual users connect they get access as per the rights configured. Is this possible?
Yes. If access rights are defined for each user in TallyPrime at the company level using security control, each Tally Virtual User will get the relevant access. Contact your system admin for all virtual environment-related access rights.
From which release will TVU pack be applicable?
Tally.ERP 9 Release 5.0 and later.
I want to host my TallyPrime license on cloud (AWS/Azure) and accesses it from multiple locations through some virtualisation technology. Will TSPL be able to track that as TVU usage?
Yes, TSPL will consider that as TVU pack. You will need to transition to TVU pack, and a Tally Partner or TallyCare will guide you.
What if I want to use the TVU pack from a different country? For example, TallyPrime is installed in India, and I need to access this Indian license from UAE?
TallyPrime license version will be considered as the base product, and hence the TVU pack will need to be configured accordingly. Since it is an Indian license, it will have India TVU pack irrespective of the country it is getting operated from.
Is a TVU pack required to access TallyPrime license in a VPN, without RDP?
No, TVU pack is not required as VPN is an extension of LAN and no virtualised technology (RDP) is used to access TallyPrime license.
Is a TVU pack required to access TallyPrime license in a VPN, via RDP?
Yes, TVU pack is required as virtualised technology (RDP) is used to access TallyPrime license.
As a customer, what is the difference I feel between TVU and Remote Access?
TVU and Remote Access are different from a data access perspective. Using Remote Access, multiple users get access to a single data set. When using TVU pack for RDP access, multiple users can access the same licence and multiple data sets.
Also, Remote Access comes with default entitlements and is part of the TSS package. You need an Educational version of TallyPrime on the local computer.
When using TVU pack, you can use any third-party tool to access your TallyPrime in a virtualised environment.
Is every TVU pack attached to a specific TallyPrime license?
Yes, TVU pack is specific to a TallyPrime license Serial Number.
What is the minimum internet bandwidth recommended?
For an optimal experience, we recommend a connection with a minimum speed of 512 Kbps.
Will TVU have any impact on the customisations I use?
All customisation will continue to work as earlier, irrespective of the deployment style.
What are the system requirements for TVU pack?
Usage of TVU pack will be with virtualised systems. The configurations depend on the volume of data and other parameters.
Is TVU pack applicable for Tally.Server 9 hosted on a server?
Tally.Server 9 licenses are entitled to get 20 TVU packs for free.
Can TallyPrime license and Tally Data be hosted in a separate virtual machine?
It is not possible to host Tally data and TallyPrime license in a separate virtual machine.
Along with TVU pack, is there a plan to charge for using multiple companies in a single-user license?
No, there is no plan to charge for using multiple companies in a single user license.
Will TVU impact access using applications like AnyDesk?
No. There will be no impact.
Does the TVU pack price include the infrastructure & deployment cost, or just the Tally License?
TVU pack price includes only the license cost. Infrastructure & deployment costs are not included, and these depend on the type of deployment and infrastructure you choose.
Will TVU have any impact on customisations?
TVU is a licensing statement and does not impact the TDL customisations. However, it is good to check with your TDL customisation partner on the validity of the TDLs in virtualised deployments (such as Windows Thin Client, RDP, Citrix, cloud, etc.) that you choose.
Commercials
What is the cost of one TVU pack?
The cost of one TVU pack is India (Rs.100/- per user per month plus taxes) Outside India (SAARC - $3 per user per month plus taxes, Other International Regions- $3.75 per user per month plus taxes) billed annually.
I have 50 TallyPrime Silver licenses for various projects. I want to use one TallyPrime Gold license at the HO and allow 50 Silver users to access via TVU pack. What will be the commercials?
You can upgrade 50 TallyPrime Silver user licenses to TVU packs and link it to the Gold license at HO. However, the upgraded licenses will become inactive and cannot be used in future. TVU packs received in lieu of upgraded licenses will be valid until the lifetime of TallyPrime.
Additional TVU packs can be procured at the rate India (Rs.100/- per user per month plus taxes) Outside India (SAARC - $3 per user per month plus taxes, Other International Regions- $3.75 per user per month plus taxes) billed annually.
Is there an expiry date for Tally Wallet? Can it be used for TSS renewal?
Tally Wallet remains with the customer until the TallyPrime license is with the customer. It cannot be used for TSS renewal.
If I have a Tally.Server 9 license, will I get additional TVU packs?
Yes. As a Tally.Sever 9 customer, you are entitled to get 20 TVU packs free for the lifetime of your TallyPrime license.
One TVU pack comes free with every TallyPrime Silver and 10 TVU packs with TallyPrime Gold licenses. Will these TVU packs remain free for lifetime?
These TVU packs will remain free till product life cycle of TallyPrime.
If there is a rise in the price, how will the months available in the wallet be calculated?
The number of months will be reduced in the wallet accordingly. Refer to the following example for the calculation.
- Assume that you have procured 10 TVU packs in the month of May 2020 by paying Rs. 2700/user/year.
- In the month of July 2020, you surrender 5 TVU packs and move it to the wallet. This leads to the availability of 50 months in the wallet.
- These 50 months are worth Rs. 11250/-.
- In the month of October 2020, assume that the price of the TVU pack changes from 2700 to 3600.
- Now the wallet will show 38 months (11250/300) as available.
If there is a reduction in the price, how will the months available in the wallet be calculated?
The number of months in the wallet will be increased accordingly. Refer to the following example for the calculation.
- Assume that you have procured 10 TVU packs in the month of May 2020 by paying 2700/user/year.
- In the month of July 2020, you surrender 5 TVU packs and move it to the wallet. This leads to the availability of 50 months in the wallet.
- These 50 months are worth Rs 11250/-.
- In the month of October 2020, assume the price of the TVU pack changes from 2700 to 1800.
- Now the wallet will show 75 months (11250/150) as available.
Can I surrender the TVU pack which I have got as part of the upgrade?
Yes, you can surrender the packs, and the remaining months will be added to the wallet directly.
Is there an option to surrender the months available in the wallet and get cashback?
No, once the months are credited to the wallet there is no option to get cash back. This should be utilised for future purchases.
Can I use the months available in the wallet to extend the existing TVU expiry date?
Yes, if you already have a TVU subscription you can use it.
Can I transfer the wallet balance from one serial to another serial number?
No, this is not possible.
Can I utilise the wallet balance for purchase of add-ons or TSS?
No, wallet balance can be utilised only for the purchase of TVU packs.
Can I utilise the wallet balance of one serial number to purchase TVU packs for another serial number available in the same account?
No, this cannot be done.
Can I get volume discount for TVU?
Yes, you can get volume discount as mentioned below
India
TVU Volume | Price per TVU Per Month | Price per TVU (for 12 months) | Applicable Volume Discount |
Up to 4 | 100 | 1200 | No Discount |
5 to 14 | 90 | 1080 | 10% |
15 to 24 | 85 | 1020 | 15% |
25 to 99 | 80 | 960 | 20% |
100 and above | 75 | 900 | 25% |
International
TVU Volume | Price per TVU Per Month | Price per TVU (for 12 months) | Applicable Volume Discount |
Up to 4 | $ 3.75 | $ 45 | No Discount |
5 to 14 | $ 3.38 | $ 40.50 | 10% |
15 to 24 | $ 3.19 | $ 38.25 | 15% |
25 to 99 | $ 3.00 | $ 36.00 | 20% |
100 and above | $ 2.81 | $ 33.75 | 25% |
SAARC
TVU Volume | Price per TVU Per Month | Price per TVU (for 12 months) | Applicable Volume Discount |
Up to 4 | $ 3.00 | $ 36 | No Discount |
5 to 14 | $ 2.70 | $ 32.40 | 10% |
15 to 24 | $ 2.55 | $ 30.60 | 15% |
25 to 99 | $ 2.40 | $ 28.80 | 20% |
100 and above | $ 2.25 | $ 27 | 25% |
Data Security
Is there any threat to data security under TVU?
TVU pack is not a service. Tally Virtual User (TVU) pack is an instance of accessing TallyPrime over a virtualised environment through tools like Windows RDP, Windows thin Client, Citrix, or similar technologies.
Data security is not limited to that of TallyPrime data. There are three separate agents responsible for data security. One agent is the owner of the business, and how he configures IT systems for the company. Second is TallyPrime and the security features built-in. And third is the virtual environment provider and the levels of security built-in.
An important point to note here is that a multiuser (MU) installation with remote connections will require good IT administration skills, including knowledge of firewalls, security protocols, data encryption, and so on, from the side of the implementation partner.
How do I secure my Tally data in Could/Virtual environment?
Data security is not limited to that of TallyPrime data. There are three separate agents responsible for data security. One agent is the owner of the business, and how you configure IT systems for your company. Second is TallyPrime and the security features built-in. And third is the virtual environment provider and the levels of security built-in.
An important point to note here is that a multiuser (MU) installation with remote connections will require good IT administration skills, including knowledge of firewalls, security protocols, data encryption, and so on, from the side of the implementation partner. You need to understand the security aspects from the implementation partner.
Is TSPL providing a secured server for storing customer data?
No, TSPL is not storing customers data.