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A Quick Guide To Fix QuickBooks Error Code H505

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Fixing QuickBooks Error H505: A Stepby-Step Guide
QuickBooks offers many features, such as the capacity to operate in multi-user mode, automated payment
scheduling, comprehensive business analysis reports, and inventory monitoring. Despite its functionality,
users frequently encounter errors, with QuickBooks error H505 being among the most common. This
QuickBooks error is classified under the H series errors and is associated with network problems.
When this error occurs, a warning message is displayed on the screen. The company file is located on a
different computer, and QuickBooks requires assistance to establish a connection. This message occurs
when a user attempts to access company files or data from another computer that lacks the necessary
setup or requires additional installation. We'll guide you through the steps in the following section to fix this
QuickBooks Error and restore the functionality of your software.
If you require expert assistance or professional guidance, you can contact us at (1.855.856.0042). Our
QuickBooks Desktop support team will assist you in resolving the issue effectively.
What Causes QB Desktop Error H505?
Explore the factors contributing to QuickBooks Error code H505:
1.The firewall prevents both incoming and outgoing communication to the company file.
2.The hosting configuration settings are not set up correctly.
Solutions to Fix Company File Error
H505 in QB
If you encounter this error, the following steps may help you resolve it. Additionally, if you
face QuickBooks Error H101, which is also related to multi-user mode, you can try the same steps:
:
Solution 1: Adjust firewall port configurations
1.To begin, open the Run dialog by pressing the Windows key + R.
2.Open the Run dialog by pressing the Windows key + R.
3.Type the command to access the Control Panel and press Enter.
4.In the Control Panel, select the System and Security tab.
5.Open Windows Firewall and Network Protection.
6.Click on Advanced Settings and select the Inbound Rule.
7.Choose a New Rule.
8.Choose Port to move on to the following step.
9.Double-check that the TCP option chosen is correct.
10.The year version of QuickBooks desktop must now be entered.
11.Please ensure that you click on the next tab and restart the software after entering the year code in
the appropriate field.
Solution 2: Check services and hosting status
Step 1: Begin by verifying the services
1.Verify that QBCFMonitor and QuickBooksDBXX are operational:
2.Press the Windows or Start button to open the Run box.
3.Type services. msc in the Run box and press Enter.
4.The QuickBooksDBXX service should be located in the Services pane.
5.If the QuickBooksDBXX service is not visible:
Confirm that the Database Server Manager is installed on the server.
Open QuickBooks if the user runs the full program on the server.
Verify that hosting is enabled.
1.Open the QuickBooksDBXX service and ensure that the startup type and service status have
begun.
2.Click the Recovery tab.
3.Save the changes.
Step 2: Check the hosting status
1.Open QuickBooks on each hosting computer.
2.Go to File and then Utilities.
3.If you see Host Multi-User Access in the list, the computer is unable to host the file.
4.If you see an option like Stop Hosting Multi-User Access, select it.
5.Navigate to the Company menu.
6.Select the File Must Be Closed window.
7.Click Yes.
8.This blog post comes to an end, and we hope the information above helps you
fix QuickBooks error H505. If you've tried the aforementioned fixes and the error still occurs,
you might need to look for the best QuickBooks Enterprise assistance. We are a committed
group of qualified QuickBooks specialists. We can be reached at 1.855.856.0042.
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