How To Fix QuickBooks Error H202? Explained In Easy Steps

QuickBooks is undoubtedly a cutting-edge accounting software having so much to offer to the business owners and accountants. It can help you to manage your bills, keep track of expenses, create professional business reports, and perform various other tasks efficiently. However, QuickBooks is not devoid of technical issues. QuickBooks error H202 is one in the list that we will discuss in detail in this blog.

What Are The Main Causes Of QuickBooks Error Code H202?

Error H202 in QuickBooks arises when the software tries to connect with your company records, but one of the below-listed reasons prevents it from connecting to the server:

• Incorrect configuration settings for hosting the company file
• Firewall blocking the incoming and outgoing communication for QuickBooks
• When DNS settings are wrong or incorrect, error code H202 can take place
• When QuickBooks Database Server Manager is corrupt or damaged
• Internal QuickBooks administrations like QuickBooksDBXX or QBFCMonitor not running yet

How To Determine The Occurrence Of QuickBooks Desktop Error H202?

Error: H202 can be determined with the below-given indications:

• Users are unable to switch to the multi-user mode
• QuickBooks error message H202 appears on the screen that suggests that the company file you are trying to access is located on the other system
• QuickBooks may freeze or slow down
• The computer reacts slowly with the mouse or keyboard inputs

How To Troubleshoot QuickBooks Multi-User Mode Error H202?

Method 1: Ping The Server From Your Workstation

• Press Window + R and insert CMD in the run box
• Ping your server from the workstation
• Now enter ping[Servername] and hit Enter

If you are getting a slow response from the server, this means that the network needs to be repaired. In this case, use the Network Diagnostic Tool that fixes all common issues related to the network.

Method 2: Add Server To Windows Host File

• Open Windows host file on the computer you were trying to access the company file
• (C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc\) using Notepad. Login Notepad as admin is required
• Just after the last IP address, type the server’s IP address
• Press the TAB key and type the server name.
• From the File menu, choose Save and then Exit.

If none of the two solutions explained solutions above fix the QuickBooks error H202, you can immediately contact with our QuickBooks error support team by calling at 844-888-4666 to get instant assistance.