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Error code H202 often occurs when you try to use QuickBooks with more than one user. In this case, the error message directly infers that multiple users are not allowed to connect to your server PC. This error can be very frustrating because it keeps you from getting to your QuickBooks company file and performing your accounting tasks. With the help of the steps elucidated in this article, you can fix QuickBooks error code H202 like a professional.

What gives rise to QuickBooks Error H202?

  • Some important QuickBooks services don't work on the server PC. Some of these services include QuickBooksDBXX and QBCFMonitor.
  • Wrongly set settings for hosting configuration can also lead to this error.
  • QuickBooks can't find the IP address of the host system or server where the company file is stored.
  • The .ND (Network) file could be broken.

What are the methods that can help to fix QuickBooks Error H202?

1st Walkthrough: Running all QuickBooks Services

  • In the search box, type "Run."
  • In the Run box, type services.msc.
  • Press the Enter key after that.
  • Double-click on the "QuickBooksDBXX" in the "Services" tab and check if the service is running.
  • In the new window, the QuickBooksDBXX Properties are listed.
  • Choose the Automatic option to start the service.
  • Soon after, disable the service.
  • Next, you need to click on the Recovery tab.
  • Finally, click the "Restart the Service" button.
  • Click Apply and then Ok to save the changes.
  • For the QBCFMonitor Service, you need to repeat the steps performed earlier.
  • After that, open QuickBooks on each workstation.
  • And From the File menu, choose Switch to Multi-user Mode.

2nd Walkthrough: Check Network Connectivity

  • In Windows, type "Run" into the search box.
  • You now need to click on the "Run" button.
  • Type ‘’cmd’’ in the Run window and press the Enter key.
  • In the command prompt, you need to type ‘’ping [server name]’’ and then hit the Enter key.
  • If the network loses packets, this issue needs to be fixed at the earliest by contacting your internet service provider.

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