QuickBooks Error 6176 0: What is it and How to Fix it?

QuickBooks is not an ideal accounting software as there are a number of errors and bugs that a user can face while using it. In recent days, we are noticing that many users get QuickBooks error 6176 0 while trying to turn on multi-user mode in QuickBooks Desktop to access their company files stored on other computers over the network. The error code abruptly pops up on the user’s computer screen with an error message, which displays, “QuickBooks is attempting to open the company file.” Usually, multi-user errors arise in QuickBooks Desktop when the Database Server Manager is blocked by the server’s firewall. However, there can be several other reasons behind the occurrence of error 6176 0 that we are going to discuss with you further in this post, along with all the troubleshooting solutions.

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What triggers QuickBooks error code 6176 0?

Down below, we have mentioned all the reasons that usually cause QuickBooks error code 6176 0:

• The QuickBooks Database Server Manager is blocked by the Windows Firewall.

• There are some issues with the QuickBooks company file, like data corruption or long filename.

What should you do to get over QuickBooks error 6176 0?

Solution 1) Make a firewall exception for the QuickBooks Database Server Manager

• Open the Start menu, enter “firewall” into the search column, and select Windows Defender Firewall from the search results.

• Choose the Advanced Settings link at the left pane of the screen.

• Right-click Inbound Rules and select the New Rule option.

• Choose the Program option and then select the Next button.

• Select the This Program Path button and then the Browse button.

• On the keyboard, press Windows and E keys altogether to open File Explorer.

• Open the C: drive and then navigate to the following path: Program Files\Intuit\QUICKBOOKS YEAR.

• In the folder, search for the QBDBMgrN.exe file and select it.

• Choose the Next button.

• Select the Allow the Connection option and then choose the Next button.

• Make sure to verify that all profiles are selected as prompted and then select the Next button.

• Make a new rule with the name QBFirewallException.

• Repeat the steps mentioned above in the same order for QBCFMonitorService.

Solution 2) Get QuickBooks Tool Hub and run the QuickBooks File Doctor tool

• Download QuickBooks Tool Hub of the most updated version (1.5.0.0) and save it on the Windows desktop.

• Open the installation file QuickBooksToolHub.exe stored on the desktop and then follow the instructions mentioned on the screen.

• To finish the installation of QuickBooks Tool Hub, agree to the terms and conditions.

• Double-select the QuickBooks Tool Hub’s icon to open the application.

• From the left pane of the screen, select the Company File Issues tab.

• Choose the Run QuickBooks File Doctor button.

• Select the Browse and search button to find and select the QuickBooks company file.

• Choose the Check your file option (middle one) and then select the Continue button.

• Type in the admin password of QuickBooks as prompted and then choose the Next button.

Conclusion:

In case you cannot resolve QuickBooks error 6176 0 even after implementing all the troubleshooting solutions mentioned above in the post, then there is a great possibility that more than one system is set to be the server to host the company file. Our recommendation for you is to correct the multi-user hosting settings and see whether this resolves the error or not. For additional troubleshooting assistance resolving the multi-user error, don’t hesitate to contact our QuickBooks professional team at the toll-free number (844-888-4666).