Quick Troubleshooting Guide] to Fix QuickBooks Error 6130 QuickBooks database server manager is a tool that helps users access the company file stored on the server in a network. It might sometimes get corrupt or outdated and stop functioning normally. When this happens there are several issues that you can face and one of them is QuickBooks error 6130. When this error appears QuickBooks will display an error message “QuickBooks is trying to access the company file but cannot contact the database server” on the user’s screen. If you are also facing the same situation, then stick to this blog till the end as we will walk you through the reasons and quick solutions that will help you resolve the error in the shortest time possible. Some users might find troubleshooting QuickBooks errors difficult and this is where QuickBooks support team comes to the rescue. If you also need help resolving the error, then dial 1-855-856-0042 and get in touch with a certified QuickBooks Desktop expert now Some users might find troubleshooting QuickBooks errors difficult and this is where QuickBooks support team comes to the rescue. If you also need help resolving the error, then dial 1-855-856-0042 and get in touch with a certified QuickBooks Desktop expert now Reasons that Prompt QuickBooks Desktop Error 6130 Some of the most common reasons that can prompt error code 6130 in QuickBooks are as follows: • If Windows firewall is set to block the access of workstation computers to the company file. • If the QuickBooks database server manager is not running in the background of the system. • An outdated version of the QuickBooks Desktop application is also a reason for the occurrence of QuickBooks company file error 6130. As the causes are now known we can easily go about fixing the error. Follow the next section to learn about the troubleshooting methods. Here’s How to Resolve QuickBooks Company File Error 6130 Solution 1: Unblock QuickBooks from the Windows Firewall • Click the Windows Start button and search for Windows Firewall. • Go to the settings now and look for programs that are blocked by the firewall. • Locate QuickBooks and remove it from the list of blocked programs. • Save the settings and try to access the company file once again. If the error continues to bother you, follow the next troubleshooting method to fix it Solution 2: Restart QuickBooks Database Server Manager • Click the Windows Start button once again and this time do a quick search for QuickBooks Database Server Manager. • Click the same in the list of programs that will appear after the search. • Now scan for the company file using the database server manager. • Select the file and try to open it in QuickBooks once again. Solution 3: Use the Intuit File Doctor to Fix the Damage File. • Download the QuickBooks File Doctor from the official website of Intuit. • Then install properly the downloaded file. • Now, start the QuickBooks File Doctor and it will ask for repair network and company file or just company file or just network. • Select the Company file option. • It will take approx 10 to 15 min to diagnose the company file after that close the QuickBooks file doctor program. • Check once again if your QuickBooks shows the same error or not Closure If you are still getting the error, then you must try updating the QuickBooks Desktop application that you can do by clicking the Help tab and selecting the Update QuickBooks Desktop option. In case, if even after implementing all the solutions listed above you are not able to access the company file due to QuickBooks error 6130, then we suggest you get in touch with a QuickBooks Desktop expert by dialing QuickBooks support number 1-855-856-0042.