When trying to access QuickBooks in multi-user mode, you might experience a ‘QuickBooks hosting mode is off’ error that prevents you from moving further. To learn about this error and get it fixed, go through this guide carefully.
QuickBooks provides the hosting feature to its users to host the company file in multi-user mode, which means other devices (workstations) can also access it and operate the file together. But there are some chances you can experience ‘hosting mode is off‘ due to incorrect setup, system settings, or other technical glitches. This blog holds the best methods to fix this error and successfully host the company file in multi-user mode.
Understanding the technical methods provided in this guide and following them can be difficult for you. If you also think so, dial +1(855)-738-0359 and let the QB experts handle this error for you
Here’s Why You’re Unable to Host the Company File in Multi-User Mode
The QuickBooks Hosting mode is off error mainly appears due to its incorrect setup. But other possible reasons can also turn off this feature and prevent you from working in multi-user mode:
- The multi-user or hosting might be set up incorrectly.
- Using the outdated QuickBooks version can trigger QB’s ‘hosting mode is off’ error.
- You may not have installed the QB database server manager, which prevents you from using the multi-user mode.
Troubleshooting Solutions to Fix QuickBooks Stops Hosting Multi-User Error
First, update QuickBooks to its latest release. If you’re still unable to access company files in multi-user mode, follow the given solutions:
Solution 1: Make Sure the Hosting Mode Setup is Correct
Check if the hosting setup is correct; if not, follow these steps:
- Click on the ‘File’ menu.
- From the dropdown menu, select ‘Utilities.’
- Further, choose ‘Host Multi-user access’ and click ‘Yes’ to confirm.
If the hosting setup is correct, move to the next solution.
Solution 2: Install the QB Database Server Manager and Setup It
QuickBooks database server manager is part of the QB file, so you don’t need to install it separately. Here’s the guide to install it on the server computer:
- Close QuickBooks and other open programs on your server computer.
- Go to the downloaded file of QB and locate Setup_QuickBooks.exe.
- Follow the displayed instructions to install it successfully. To move further, you’ll require a product and license of QB; keep both around.
- Further, you’ll be asked to choose an installation type by QuickBooks; select Custom or Network Options and hit Next.
- If QB Desktop is installed on your server computer, it won’t overwrite your data and keeps it protected.
- If you want to use QuickBooks Desktop and the database server manager on the same computer, select; I’ll be using QuickBooks Desktop on this computer, AND I’ll be storing our company file here so it can be shared over our network.
- If you don’t want to use QuickBooks Desktop on your server computer, select; I will NOT be using QuickBooks Desktop on this computer.
- Now follow the displayed instructions to complete the procedure, and when done, select Install.
We hope the solutions provided in this guide helped you fix the ‘QuickBooks hosting mode is off.’ If not, dial +1(855)-738-0359 and get direct assistance from the team of QuickBooks experts.
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