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How to Changes Multi User Access in QuickBooks Desktop 2016 and Later?

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Marco Smith
How to Changes Multi User Access in QuickBooks Desktop 2016 and Later?

If you are a QuickBooks user, then you might be aware of what multi-user access means. Today’s blog post is entirely based on multi-user access changes in QuickBooks desktop 2016 and later versions. This blog will brief you with the errors and their solutions that you might encounter during the access. If you are also looking for rectification steps for the errors that might encounter during the multi user access in QuickBooks desktop 2016 and later, then go through this article till the end.

For more details, the user can get in touch with our QuickBooks support team via our toll-free number +1-800-969-7370.

 

Changes in QuickBooks desktop 2016 and later

  • Improved database manager- Talking about the QuickBooks desktop 2016 and later versions, the database server manager will perform network diagnostics on its own for QuickBooks desktop to function properly over a network.
  • Improved messaging for multi-user problems- The user will get a prompt from QuickBooks regarding an updated messaging that would tell the user exactly the way to fix the issue of opening the file in a network.
  • Elimination of the Alternate setup mode- The latest version no longer supports the Alternative setup mode. QuickBooks desktop needs the database server manager to be installed and function properly on the server.

 

H series Errors related to multi-user access

QuickBooks users commonly encounter the errors, while they try to open or access the company file having a location on some other system. We will be discussing the reasons and quick fixes to the H series errors that the user might encounter when the server is down and is not able to reach the system.

 

Triggers to the error

  • Any kind of default in configuration hosting settings or DNS settings.
  • In case the firewall settings is blocking the QuickBooks to access or open the company file.
  • At times, incoming or outgoing communication is also blocked.
  • And the list goes on………….

 

Quick fixes to resolve H series errors in QuickBooks

  • The very first step is to ensure that QuickBooks desktop 2016 or later is installed on the system and set as the QuickBooks desktop host.
  • After that, opt for Windows Start> All Programs> QuickBooks> QuickBooks database server manager.
  • The user needs to ensure that the folder that contains the company files is showing in QuickBooks database server manager.
  • The next step is to click on the start scan option and wait for the process to finish.
  • The last step is to open QuickBooks desktop in multi-user mode on the workstations.

There can be alternative methods as well, in order to fix the QuickBooks H series errors. However, the above-stated method can also turn out to be much more effective. However, for more details, you can get in touch with our QuickBooks premier support team via our toll-free number +1-800-969-7370, and our team will provide the user with the best possible support services.

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