How to Fix QuickBooks Error H202?

• Posted by Joe Watson April 27, 2023 Filed in Business #error h202  61 views
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  QuickBooks error H202 is a common error that occurs when you try to access a QuickBooks company file located on another computer, and QuickBooks is unable to communicate with the server due to various reasons. This error usually occurs in a multi-user environment, where QuickBooks is installed on multiple computers and they are all connected to a network.

  Some common causes of QuickBooks error H202 are:

  1. Incorrect hosting configuration settings.
  2. Firewall or security software blocking the connection.
  3. Damaged or corrupted QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
  4. Incorrect DNS settings.

  To resolve the QuickBooks error H202, you can try the following solutions:

  1. Check network connectivity and settings.
  2. Run the QuickBooks File Doctor tool.
  3. Verify hosting configuration settings.
  4. Add QuickBooks ports to the Windows Firewall exception list.
  5. Restart QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

  If the above solutions don't work, you may need to consult with a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor or technical support team for further assistance.

  Here are some steps you can follow to fix QuickBooks Error H202:

  1. Check your network connectivity: Make sure that your computer is connected to the same network as the computer hosting the QuickBooks file.

  2. Verify Hosting Settings: Open QuickBooks on the computer hosting the QuickBooks file, go to the File menu, and select Utilities > Host Multi-User Access. If you see Stop Hosting Multi-User Access, select it. Then on each workstation computer, go to the File menu, and select Utilities > Stop Hosting Multi-User Access.

  3. Use the QuickBooks Connection Diagnostic Tool: Download and run the QuickBooks Connection Diagnostic Tool to diagnose and fix network issues.

  4. Check your Firewall settings: Make sure that QuickBooks is allowed through your firewall.

  5. Add your server to the Windows hosts file: This helps your computer to locate the server. You can follow the steps in this article to add your server to the Windows hosts file: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/community/Help-Articles/Error-H101-H202-H303-or-H505-when-opening-your-company-file/td-p/203454

  6. Restart QuickBooks Database Server Manager: Go to the Windows Start menu, search for QuickBooks Database Server Manager, and select it. Then select Stop, and once it's stopped, select Start.

  If none of the above steps work, you may need to contact a QuickBooks expert or technical support for further assistance.