Are you finding a problem in fixing the QuickBooks error code H505? Do you want to know the reason behind this Error and how to fix it? A new error in QuickBooks is causing trouble while accessing the data.
The QuickBooks error H505 occurs when you are accessing a multi-user file. We will provide information about the real cause behind this error and how you can fix it easily.
You might see the following error message on your desktop screen:
What is the reason behind the H505 Error in QuickBooks?
When a QuickBooks file is open on more than one device, it may ask for permission to open the file.
The QuickBooks Error H505 usually occurs with the message saying this file is open on another computer and QuickBooks require some help connecting.
If more than one device is accessing a single file, permission is required for another user to access the same file, resulting in error H505.
How can you solve QuickBooks Error H505?
Different ways can help to fix the QuickBooks Error Message H505. A few of the easiest and simplest way to fix Error are as follow:
1st Method: By using the QuickBooks file doctor
It is the simplest way in which you have to download QuickBooks file doctor and run it on the QuickBooks server. In addition, it will remove the multi-user and H series Errors by scanning the file system.
2nd Method: By verifying the services and the hosting of files
This procedure takes place in two ways. First, you have to verify the services, and after that, you have to check the hosting of the file.
Verifying the services
First of all, click on the start button.
Then Click on the Window+R keys together to open the Run box.
Now insert MSC in the Run box and press the okay button.
Now search for the QuickBooksDBXX service in the window.
There is a chance that the QuickBooksDBXX service might not be available.
Check for the database server manager is available on your device or not.
Now open QuickBooks and check if the user allows full program access on the file server. At last, also ensure the hosting is enabled.
Now you can open the QuickBooksDBXX service after checking all the programs.
Click on the recovery button and save the changes.
Verifying the hosting
First, you have to open the QuickBooks on all the hosting computers.
Click on the file and then utilities.
If you find an option of host multi-user access on the options directly means your computer is not operating to act on hosting the file.
Now open the company bar.
Click on the file and it must be close.
Enter Yes.
3rd Method: By editing the host file
You can start by pressing the Windows+R button to open the Run box.
Now insert the command CMD and click on Yes.
After this command prompt window will appear.
Now you have to type "ipconfig/all" as a command and run the program.
After that, you must mention the IP address and the hostname in the box.
After doing all this procedure, you can shut down QuickBooks and enter into the start menu.
You must click on this PC and enter the folder where the file is being edited in the C drive.
You can see the hidden files by clicking on the View option and allowing the show hidden item.
Now you can see the host file, and you have to open the file in the notepad.
Copy the file containing the IP address and name of the host computer where you can fill in your details.
Now click on save changes and restart the QuickBooks.
Conclusion
If you were facing QuickBooks error code H505 in accessing your company file data, we gave you all the essential and effective methods to resolve the problem. Moreover, we also inform you about the reason and the cause behind this Error in QuickBooks.
You can use these methods to resolve your complaint regarding fixation of QuickBooks error code H505. You can also contact our QuickBooks error support team by dialling on our helpline number that is 1-800-761-1787.