If you are trying to use QuickBooks in multi-user mode but can’t access it, then it can happen if your hosting settings are not correctly set up or your network connection is poor. Firewall issues can also cause this problem. You can’t open your company files and can’t switch to multi-user mode. You may also get errors like QuickBooks Error H202. Let’s understand why the QuickBooks multi-user mode is not working and how we can resolve this. 

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What are the reasons why you can’t access your files in multi-user mode?

We have discussed the reasons that make you unable to open your files in a multi-user setup. 

1. You may have a very restrictive Windows firewall setting that is stopping QuickBooks from opening files in your system. 

2. Windows file permissions determine who can access specific files and folders on a computer or network. If permissions are not set correctly in the QuickBooks company file folder, your access to it can be denied. 

3. Incorrect hosting settings and poor internet can also trigger this. 

Steps To Take For Eliminating Multi-User Mode Errors

These are the troubleshooting steps that you can consider and follow to eliminate the multi-user mode issues in QuickBooks. 

Solution 1: Configure Windows Access Permissions to Share Company Files

Provide appropriate access rights to QuickBooks. Follow these steps for Windows 10.

1. Click on the Windows Start menu and select File Explorer.

2. Find the folder containing your company files. Right-click on this folder.

3. Select Properties.

4. Then go to the Sharing tab.

5. Click on ShareAdd.

6. Choose the corresponding QBDataServiceUserXX for your version of QuickBooks.

7. Set the permission level of both users to Full Control.

8. Now, click Share.

Solution 2:  Run the File Doctor Tool

Step 1: Download  QuickBooks Tools Hub

1. First, close QuickBooks.

2. Download the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

3. Save the installation file.

4. Open the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

6. Complete the installation.

7. Agree to the terms and conditions.

8. Once done, double-click the Tool Hub icon.

9. Open the tool.

Step 2: Use the File Doctor Tool

1. Launch the Tool Hub.

2. Go to Company File Issues.

3. Click on Run QuickBooks File Doctor.

4. Wait a few moments for it to open.

5. If it doesn't launch automatically, you can search for it manually.

6. Once it's open, select your company file.

7. Choose Check your file and Network.

8. Click on the Continue button.

9. Enter your admin password.

10. Click Next.

11. Finally, inspect your workstations for any remaining errors.

Conclusion

In this blog post, we have discussed the causes of why QuickBooks multi-user mode is not working and what steps you should take to resolve this problem. We hope this guide helped you. If you need extra help, consider talking with our QuickBooks expert team at 1.855.738.2784. 

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