Did you encounter an error in your QuickBooks software while enabling the multi-user mode? It must be QuickBooks error code H202. If you want to learn about the causes and resolutions of the problem in the QB software, then you have come to the right spot. One of the unique features of QuickBooks is that you can host a company file so that other users can access it at the same time. For multiple access, there must be a server computer that can set the network. However, sometimes, an error code H202 occurs during the process on different sets of computers. To help you resolve the error, we have brought you this precise guide. 

The blog will help you through the essential points; however, if you have other queries that an expert can resolve, you can call +1(800) 780-3064 and ask an expert for clarification. 

Potential Factors Triggering the Error Code H202 in QB

There are multiple factors that are responsible for the occurrence of error H202. Before you perform troubleshooting, you must know the causes given below:

1. You may receive an error message if the server host is set to multiple computer systems. To fix the problem, you can switch it to a single workstation. 
2. The error can arise if the internet connection is interrupted or the bandwidth is not as needed. 
3. The firewall setting on the host computer could be blocking access, leading to an error. 

After analyzing the above causes, you can rectify the error more efficiently by following the steps below. 

How Do You Resolve QuickBooks Error H202 Code Like a Pro?

To set up multi-user mode in QuickBooks desktop, you can check the services on your server system. Here is how to access the services:

Resolution: Verify the Services on the Server System

If you want to enable multiple computers to access the company file, first ensure the QuickBooks services are active on the server computer.  To check QuickBooksBDXX, you can follow the following steps. Secondly, repeat the same for the QBCFMonitorService.

1. Navigate to the Windows Start menu on the server computer. 
2. In the search box, type “Run,” then click the Run button.
3. Now, in the Run window, type “services.msc”. Then, hit the Enter option.
4. Spot  QuickBooksDBXX in the list, then double-click it. XX represents the QuickBooks Plus 10 version. For instance, QuickBooks 2023 will be represented as QuickBooksDB33.
5. In the Startup Type, choose the Automatic option.
6. Now, note that the Service status is either Running or Started. If none of the options is selected, click Start. 
7. Click the Recovery tab.
8. Now, in each dropdown menu, you need to select Restart the Service for all First failures, Second failures, and Subsequent failures. 
9.  Select Apply.
10. Confirm the changes by clicking OK.
11.  Perform the same steps for QBCFMonitorService.
12. Now, visit all the systems to launch QuickBooks. 
13. Navigate to the File menu and choose Switch to multi-user Mode. Everything must now open without error. 

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The blog highlights QuickBooks error H202. It identifies the potential causes of the error and then provides troubleshooting steps. If you have questions about the above information, dial +1(800) 780-3064 and contact a QB expert.