Troubleshooting Guide: Can’t Open Company File in Multi-User Mode

QuickBooks Multi-User Mode improves collaboration within an organization by allowing multiple users to access and work on the same QuickBooks company file at the same time. However, encountering an issue where you can't open company file in multi-user mode can be frustrating and disruptive to your workflow. This error typically happens when users attempt to open a company file stored on a server. Another common problem users encounter is QuickBooks remaining in single-user mode.

Moreover, these errors could potentially be transferred to your server computer without being visible on your system. If this happens, you might see the warning message "QBDBMgrN was not running on this system." Such issues related to multi-user mode can hamper your productivity, hinder progress toward your business goals, and result in financial losses. To find solutions for any QuickBooks multi-user mode errors that can crop up and interfere with your work, read this blog through to the end.

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What Causes Multi-User Mode Issues?

QuickBooks multi-user mode issues, including QuickBooks unexpected error 5, can arise due to various reasons, disrupting workflow for multiple users.

• The database server lacks the necessary permissions to open the QuickBooks company file.
• The QuickBooks Desktop application on the server hosting the company file has incorrect hosting settings.

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Steps to Fix the Multi-User Mode Issues

This is a common error when you can't open a company file in multi-user mode. Here are advanced troubleshooting steps recommended by our experts to help resolve the QuickBooks multi-user mode issue.

Step 1: Utilize the QuickBooks Database Server Manager tool

• Open the Tool Hub program and go to the Network Issues tab.
• Select the QuickBooks Database Server Manager option.
• Next, access QuickBooks Database Server Manager on the server by typing the database into the Start menu.
• If you cannot find the folder locations, use Browse to locate the folder where the company file/files are located.
• Click OK and then select the Start Scan button.

Step 2: Check the host mode on all user computers

• Open your QuickBooks software and go to the File menu, then Utilities. If you see Host Multi-User Access on the list, go to a different computer.
• If you find the Stop Hosting Multi-User Access option on the list, select it to disable hosting and re-enable QuickBooks single-user mode.
• Once you have confirmed that the hosting mode is disabled on all user computers, check to see if the issue with multi-user mode not working has been resolved.

We hope the information provided above is helpful in resolving the Can't Open Company File in Multi-User Mode. If you are still experiencing issues with your software and require professional assistance with accounting or accounting software-related issues, please feel free to contact us at 1.855.738.2784.

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