Unlock Troubleshooting Methods for QuickBooks Error 6175

While you try to access the company file on the local server, there is a chance of falling into QuickBooks error 6175. It mainly appears in multi-user mode, preventing users from accessing the company files. Various factors can be responsible for the occurrence of these issues, such as improper Windows file permissions, wrong hosting settings, miscommunication between users, and many others. The message that is shown on the display during this problem is as follows:

QuickBooks is trying to access the company file, but the database server is not responding. Error: -6175,0 – We're sorry, but QuickBooks can't open your company file."

Here, in the blog, we bring you causes and solutions to assist you throughout the troubleshooting procedure. This blog post provides a brief explanation of error code 6175. Dig deeper into the page to get useful insights from it.

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Why Does QB Error 6175 Occur?

Have a look at the reasons that might be causing error 6175.

1. It is because the database server manager is unable to access the company file.
2. In case the Windows file permissions are not properly set.
3. This can get triggered if QB is not installed on the server computer.
4. There is no communication between users' computers due to firewall settings.
5. It is primarily caused by wrong hosting settings.

Narrow Down the QuickBooks Error 6175 Using These Steps

Go through the steps below if you are troubled by error 6175 in your QB Desktop. These steps have been proven effective in resolving such an issue. Let's see how to do it:

Step 1: Verify settings on the workstations

1. Access the QB application on any of the workstations where the error has arisen.
2. Go to the File menu.
3. Choose Utilities.
4. Don't tap on the Host Multi-User Access option if it appears on the screen. Instead, move to another workstation because this one is not the problem.
5. You must click on the Stop Hosting Multi-User Access option if it appears on the screen.
6. Also, you need to follow these steps again for all the workstations where the error has occurred. 

Step 2: Check the server settings

1. Follow the steps if you have QB Desktop installed on your server.
2. Open QB on the server computer.
3. Go to the File menu.
4. Choose Utilities.
5. Tap on the Host Multi-User Access option if it appears on the screen.
6. Follow the process again.
7. Click on the Stop Hosting Multi-User Access.
8. Again, go through the process and then choose Host Multi-User Access.

Similarly, QuickBooks error 6000 77 occurs in multi-user mode, preventing you from accessing the company files. So, you can try the steps above for this issue too.

Closing Remarks

The preceding discussion has provided you with information about QuickBooks error 6175, which usually occurs when accessing company files in multi-user mode. The reasons triggering it are wrong hosting settings, miscommunication between users, technical glitches, and more. For further information, dial 1.855.738.2784 and discuss your queries with a Pro Advisor.

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