Encountering Errors Hosting Multi-User
Mode? Fix It Now!
Are you getting an error hosting multi-user mode? If so, then this guide is useful for you. Users may
encounter errors when trying to switch to multi-user mode but instead, get an error message. This error
appears due to issues with company files, network setup, improper firewall configuration, or when the
server is unable to connect with other workstations. In this blog, we will discuss the reasonable cause and
suitable fixes to resolve this issue.
Possible Reasons For Error When Hosting Multi-user Mode
There are many reasons that can trigger errors in hosting multi user mode and prevent you from accessing
the files in multi-user setup.
1. Issues with company files and network setup can trigger multi-user errors.
2. When there is a problem with the server, it cannot communicate with other computers properly and
give errors.
3. Due to firewall issues, QuickBooks may face problems in opening the company file in multi-user setup,
and leads to multi-user mode errors such as QuickBooks error H202.
Fixing Multi-User Mode Problems
Errors while hosting the multi-user mode can be fixed by running a few tools available in the QB Tool
Hub. Follow the below stepwise instructions and resolve the error in no time.
Solution 1: Use the QB Tool Hub to Run the QB Database Server Manager on
Your Server
Step 1: Install QuickBooks Tool Hub
1.Close QuickBooks on your computer.
2.Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub. You can save the file in your Downloads folder or on your
desktop.
3.If you already have the Tool Hub, check your version on the Home tab at the bottom.
4.Open the downloaded QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.
5.Follow the instructions to install it, and accept the terms and conditions.
: 6.Once installed, double-click the icon to open the Tool Hub.
Step 2: Run the QB DB Server Manager
1. Go to the server computer.
2. Open the Tool Hub.
3. Click on "Network Issues.“
4. Select "QuickBooks Database Server Manager.“
5. In the Server Manager, click "Start Scan." If your company files aren't listed, browse to their location.
6. Click "Start Scan." This will fix any firewall issues.
7. Once the scan finishes, close the Server Manager.
8. Open QuickBooks on the computer with an error.
9. Go to "File."
10. Choose "Switch to Multi-user Mode."
Step 3: Use the File Doctor Tool
1. Access the Tool Hub.
2. Click on "Company File Issues.“
3. Select "Run QuickBooks File Doctor.“
4. Wait for it to open, or search for it manually if it doesn’t.
5. Choose your company file.
6. If you don’t see it, click "Browse" to find it.
7. Select "Check your file and Network.“
8. Click "Continue.“
9. Enter your admin password.
10. After that, click "Next.“
11. Check your computers to see if the error is resolved.
12. Everything should be working now.
Conclusion
By following the steps given in this comprehensive guide you should be able to resolve error hosting multi
user not and ensure a smooth access of company files in a shared environment.