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What Could Cause the Hosting Mode is Off QuickBooks Error?

1. Inaccurate Configuration of Hosting Settings: The hosting mode may be disabled by incorrect settings in the QuickBooks hosting configuration. Verify that everything is set up correctly to let multiple users access the system.
2. QuickBooks does not have the necessary Windows file permissions: QuickBooks may be unable to access some files if the Windows operating system has insufficient file permissions. Verify that QuickBooks has the necessary authorizations to avoid issues with hosting mode.

Requirements Before Solving the Issue

1. Correct setup for the multi-user mode.
2. Company files for QuickBooks are stored in a shared folder.
3. Access to the host computer's network drive.
4. Installing the appropriate version of QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

Steps to Take When Troubleshooting the "Hosting Mode is Off QuickBooks" Issue

Method 1: Examine the Settings in QuickBooks for Multi-User

1. Use the admin login credentials to access both the Windows operating system and QuickBooks program.
2. Make sure the internet connection is strong before opening the QuickBooks program.
3. In QuickBooks, select the File tab from the main menu bar.
4. Select the "Switch to multi-user mode" option from QB's File menu.
5. If permission dialog boxes appear on the screen, click Yes and adjust as necessary.
6. In the multi-user window, click OK.
7. Navigate to QuickBooks' Company tab now.
8. Click the Set Up Users and Passwords button.
9. Open the "Set up Users" tab.
10. Select Add Users to allow any user to launch QuickBooks.
11. If the error still occurs, make sure QuickBooks' hosting mode is still disabled before moving on to the next fix.

Method 2: Activate Network Discovery

1. Network Discovery needs to be turned on for all workstations and servers to ensure that hosting mode parameters are configured correctly.
2. On the keyboard, press the Windows icon to open the Start menu.
3. Find and select Control Panel from the Start menu search window, then hit Enter.
4. Go to the Network Sharing Center from the Control Panel window.
5. Select the option to Change Advanced Sharing.
6. Determine which profile is being used at this point and select it.
7. Navigate to the Network Discovery section.
8. To enable Network Discovery, choose the Turn On Network Discovery option.
9. Modify the password-protected sharing configuration as necessary.
10. Look for the option that allows you to turn off network discovery.
11. Click "Save Changes" to confirm the changes.
12. On every workstation that is linked to the network, repeat these steps.
13. Check for the hosting mode off error after the operation is finished.