How to Resolve QuickBooks Error H505 (Multi-User Issue)?

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How to Resolve QuickBooks Error H505 (Multi-User
Issue)?
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• The widespread adoption of QuickBooks has been
  revolutionary. This article will discuss
  QuickBooks Error Code H505, a common occurrence.
  When you try to open a QuickBooks file that does
  not exist on the network or device, you may
  encounter an H series error. This article will
  help resolve the QuickBooks error h505 query.
• Reasons for the H505 Error Message
• Many different things can bring on error H505 in
  QuickBooks. The following are examples of some of
  the most common causes
• Device hosting settings are incorrect.
• Faulty or broken internet
• When an ND file is present, the entire network
  cannot access the QuickBooks company file.
• QuickBooks H505 issue may appear if your DNS
  settings are incorrect.
• It may occur if QuickBooks Services, including
  QuickBooksDBXX/QBCF, are malfunctioning.
• If the database server manager cannot determine
  the IP address of the host computer or if the
  host computer is utilizing several IP addresses.
• How to Fix QuickBooks Error h505?

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• If you're experiencing QuickBooks error code
  H505, try the actions below.
• Utilizing QuickBooks File Doctor
• Just get the QuickBooks Server File Doctor and
  use it there. All H-series and multiple-user
  issues will be fixed immediately.
• Repeat the above Step if you still get the
  QuickBooks Error Code H505.
• Double-check your hosting and service providers
• First, you must ensure the services are
  legitimate.
• Verify that QBCFMonitor and QuickBooksDBXX are
  active.
• Just click the Windows or Start button.
• Hit the "WindowR" shortcut keys.
• You can access the System Configuration Utility
  by typing "MSC" into the run box and clicking
  "Enter."
• Start by looking for the "QuickBooksDBXX service"
  in the service window.
• Be sure the Database Server Manager is running on
  the server.
• Launch QuickBooks if the server version is
  installed. The last step is to double-check that
  the hosting is functioning correctly.
• Start the QuickBooksDBXX service.
• Select the "Recovery" menu.
• Commit the changes

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• On all of the host machines, launch QuickBooks.
• Select "File" and then "Utilities" to check if
  "Host Multi-User Access" is an available option.
  Unfortunately, the computer is unable to store
  the file for whatever reason.
• Stop hosting multi-user access if you see the
  option.
• Do not allow simultaneous user access.
• Just pick the "Yes" option.
• Modify the Host File.
• First, open the "Run window" by pressing the
  "Windows R" keys simultaneously.
• Then, press "cmd" and "Enter" to bring up the
  Command Prompt.
• The following action is to enter the command
  "ipconfig/all" and press enter.
• The final action is to record the "Hostname and
  IP Address" in a convenient location. A user who
  has set up many users on a system will have to go
  through this procedure for each user.
• The next step is for the user to "exit"
  QuickBooks and launch Windows from the "start"
  menu.
• Go to "This PC" then "C WindowsSystem32 Drivers
  from there.
• If the user cannot locate the windows folder in
  This PC, they should go to the following step of
  exploring the hidden files and directories.
• Select "Hidden items" from the "View" menu. Files
  that are usually concealed from the user will
  become visible.
• Open the host files in notepad by right-clicking
  it and selecting "Open with."
• After that, you can enter the IP Address and
  Computer Name. The IP address and system name
  must be separated using the Tab key, rather than
  the spacebar when entering the details.
• Once you've finished making adjustments, save
  them and then prelaunch QuickBooks in multi-user
  mode.

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• Make a Dedicated Business and Grant Permission to
  Access
• First, build a new folder on the host machine,
  and then check that everyone with Windows access
  can read and write to the folder containing the
  company's files.
• Then, paste the qbw file into the new directory.
• Multi-user mode and opening the corporate file
  are the final steps.
• Final Words
• We've seen how to QuickBooks error h505. When
  switching to multi-user mode in QuickBooks, you
  may visit the error code H505. The multi-user
  connection has been terminated due to the error
  code. QuickBooks has run into an issue and must
  close. The H series error includes the common
  H101, H202, H303, etc.
• However, if a user still faces the QuickBooks
  error h505, it is suggested to contact the 24/7
  QuickBooks errors support team at 1-800-615-2347.