What to do if you Get QuickBooks Error H505?

QuickBooks error H505 is a multi-user mode error and is similar to error H202 in QuickBooks. Both these errors appears when you try to access the company file which is saved on the server in multi-user environment. As QuickBooks error H505 is a multi-user mode error it is quite obvious that the primary reason for getting it is triggered because of incorrect hosting configuration. However, some other misconfigurations and damage in the company file can also trigger such H-series errors in QuickBooks. if you are also unable to access the company file because of error H505 in QuickBooks, then keep reading the complete troubleshooting tutorial to quickly get rid of it.

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Why QuickBooks Desktop Error H505 is Triggered?

Apart from improper hosting configuration, the following are some of the most common reasons for the occurrence of QuickBooks company file error H505:

1. When QuickBooks Database Server Manager is in idle mode.

2. Windows user account used to access the company file does not have the required admin rights to access the company file folder on the server.

3. Windows Firewall has blocked QuickBooks on the workstation to connect with the server computer.

Top Solutions to Resolve Error H505 in QuickBooks

Solution 1: Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager and Scan the Company File

1. Using the Windows search feature, search QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

2. Now open QuickBooks database Server Manager and click the Start Scan option.

3. If it is unable to locate the company file, then click Browse and manually add company file to the database server manager.

4. Once the file is selected, close the app and try to access the company file once again in QuickBooks.

Solution 2: Provide User Account the Rights to Access the Company File Folder

1. Right-click the QuickBooks folder where the company file is saved.

2. Now select Properties and move to the Security tab.

3. Click Edit and allow full control access to the user account.

4. Save the settings and try to access the company file once again.

In case, if you are still unable to access the company file because of QuickBooks error H505, then add QuickBooks and related services to the firewall’s exclusion list. If you are not comfortable making changes to the firewall settings, then dial (844)-932-1139 and get in touch with our QuickBooks support team for further help and guidance.