What Exactly is QuickBooks Error H505? Here's How to Proceed

QuickBooks is an application countless individuals use worldwide for accounting & bookkeeping tasks. It simplifies your organization to add & keeps its financial records and saves you a great deal of time & money. However, QuickBooks is also filled with several snags and errors. QuickBooks error H505 is an issue faced by many users that occurs when trying to access a company file located on a different computer or a server system in multi-user mode. But the issue arises due to the damaged company file or even when something is blocking the multi-user connection to the server system. So, we are to help you with the article. You might find the necessary methods to fix the effects of QuickBooks desktop error 505.

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What causes Error Code H505 QuickBooks?

QuickBooks Error Code H505 may occur if you configured one or more of your workstations (computers that do not host the company file) as the server for hosting the company file. However, there are more reasons like:

• If the Windows firewall setting is not set up correctly.

• When the .ND file, which is a network data file, might be damaged or corrupted.

• If the latest version of QB is not installed on your system.

• When the Database Server Manager is disabled on the computer.

• Improper DNS settings might also lead to this issue.

• The wrong IP address of the host computer.

• If the DBXX and QBCF Monitor Service are missing in the QB, that is necessary to create a connection between the server and workstations.

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How can I fix QuickBooks Error Code H505 (Multi-User Mode Issue)?

Initially, you must disable the Host Multi-user Access option on each workstation where the QuickBooks error H505 is occurring. Then designate the computer that hosts your file as the server.

Note: Ensure that your company file is closed before proceeding with the steps below.

Step 1:  Disable Host Multi-user Access on your workstations

• Launch QuickBooks on the workstations that are showing error code H505.

• Navigate to the File tab & click on the Utilities option.

• Look for the option that says Stop Hosting Multi-User Access. You can find it under the Utilities section. If you can see it, you must immediately click on it

• However, in case the Hosting Multi-User Access option is displayed, do not click on it. Proceed to the subsequent workstation, as this one is not causing any issues.

• Repeat the preceding actions on the remaining workstations.

• At last, after addressing all of the workstations, proceed to the server computer that hosts your company files.

Step 2: Enable Host Multi-user Access on the server computer

• Start by launching the QuickBooks program on your server system.

• Now from the File tab, choose Utilities.

• Look for the Hosting Multi-User Access option and click it.

• Leave the Stop Hosting Multi-User option unchanged if it is selected.

Conclusion

Dealing with QuickBooks error H505 might be difficult for you, particularly if you have limited technical expertise. However, we have done our best to simply & describe the primary causes and the resolutions. However, if the error persists, call +1(855)738-0359  for immediate assistance.

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