How to Fix QuickBooks Error 6175 When Accessing Company File

In multi-user mode, when a QuickBooks user attempts to access a company file, the QuickBooks database server error 6175 appears. QuickBooks Database Server Manager and other such crucial services discontinue operation with the occurrence of this issue. Furthermore, with the occurrence of error code 6175, QuickBooks displays the following message:

“An error occurred when QuickBooks tried to access the company file. Please try again. If the problem persists, contact Intuit® and provide them with the following error code: (-6175, 0)”.

In some scenarios, troubleshooting the company file error 6175 triggers other technical issues like H303, H101, and H505. Resulting from wrong settings or service disruption, QuickBooks can’t access the company file, error 6175 prohibits access to company folders and files, and disrupts business workflow. This guide explains QuickBooks Error 6175, 0 in detail, and provides solutions to fix the error.

What is the QuickBooks Error 6175?

QuickBooks Error 6175 in multi-user mode is a technical issue that prevents a company file from opening on the server. It usually appears when working in multi-user mode and can interrupt ongoing accounting tasks by restricting access to the company file and slowing down the business workflow.

How to Fix QuickBooks Error Code 6175 When Accessing Company File

Activate hosting on the server and deactivate it on other systems prior to proceeding with the troubleshooting. Next, shift to multi-user mode and implement the solutions below:

Solution 1: Start QuickBooks Database Server Manager again

In multi-user mode, QuickBooks Database Server Manager allows access to the company file. Restarting the QuickBooks Database Server Manager will help fix the error 6175, 0:

• Shut down QuickBooks.
• Open the Task Manager by clicking the keys “Ctrl” +”Shift” + “Esc”.
• Navigate to the “Processes” tab.
• Hit right-click and stop the tasks below:
  • QBDBMgrN.exe
  • QBW32.exe
  • QBupdate.exe
• Click the keys “Windows + R” to open the Run box.
• Input “services.msc” and click the “Enter” button.
• Find “QBDBMgrN” on the given list.
• Press the “Restart” button present on the left panel.

Solution 2: Check Hosting Settings

Workstations should not host the file, instead, only the server should. Here are the steps to check the host settings:

• On every system, open QuickBooks.
• Press the “File” menu.
• Choose the option, “Utilities”.
• In case “Host Multi-User Access” is displayed, do not choose it.
• In case “Stop Hosting Multi-User Access” is displayed, press it.
• Now on all systems, perform these steps.

Solution 3: Configure Firewall Settings and Windows User

Configure Windows User and Firewall settings for a quick QuickBooks error code 6175 fix. Follow these steps:

• Sign in to Windows as Admin and include “QBDataServiceUser” as a Windows user.
• Now open Windows Firewall settings.
• Provide access to the QuickBooks programs below:
  • QBW32.exe
  • QBUpdate.exe
  • QBDBMgr.exe
  • QBDBMgrN.exe
• Perform every step properly and verify that server-only hosting is enabled. Start the services again as needed and verify firewall settings.

Solution 4: Allow QuickBooks Services in the Firewall

To resolve QuickBooks error 6175, 0, implement the steps below to provide firewall access to QuickBooks:

• Locate the QuickBooks Port number.
  • Open the QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
  • Now press the tab for “Port Monitor”.
  • Record the port number from the QuickBooks version in use.
• Include the Port to Windows Firewall

Prepare an Inbound rule.

• Open the Control Panel option.
• Now click the “System and Security” option and then click the “Windows Defender Firewall”.
• Click the “Advanced Settings” option.
• Choose the options, “Inbound Rules” and then “New Rule”.
• Select the “Port” option and then the “Next” option.
• Choose the option, “TCP”. Type the QuickBooks port number.
• Now click the “Next” option.
• Choose the “Allow the connection” option.
• Now click the “Next” option and review all three profiles: Private, Domain, and Public.
• Now click the “Next” option.
• Set the rule name as “QuickBooks Inbound”.
• Now click the “Finish” button.

Create an Outbound Rule

1. Apply the same steps to Outbound Rules.
2. Set the name as “QuickBooks Outbound”.

• Include QuickBooks Executable to Firewall Exceptions

Add an inbound rule for the executable file.

• Navigate to the option, “Inbound Rules”.
• Now click the option, “New Rule”.
• Choose the option, “Program”. Now click the “Next” option.
• Go to the QuickBooks Installation folder:
  • Default path: C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks
• Choose the needed .exe file.
• Now click the “Next” option.
• Select the “Allow the connection” option and then click the “Next” option.
• Select all profiles: Domain, Public, and Private.
• Now click the “Next” button.
• Set a name to it.
• Now click the “Finish” button.

Add an Outbound Rule for the executable file.

• Apply the same steps stated above to Outbound Rules.
• Restart the System
  • Restart your computer.
  • Now launch QuickBooks.
  • Test Multi-User Mode or Network Access.

Solution 5: Run the QuickBooks File Doctor Tool

QuickBooks Tool Hub helps to fix multiple QuickBooks errors with its several troubleshooting tools. Fix the Company file error 6175 using the QuickBooks File Doctor tool in the following manner:

• First, the setup file QuickBooksToolHub.exe should be downloaded. Now install the downloaded program on your computer.
• Now open QuickBooks Tool Hub from the desktop icon, post installation.
• Now press the tab, “Company File Issues”.
• Choose the option, “QuickBooks File Doctor”.
• Click the option, “Browse”. Now choose your QuickBooks company file.
• Select the option, “Check both file damage and network connectivity”.
• Add the Admin credentials if asked.
• Click the “Next” option.
• For a server system, choose the option, “Host/Server”. In case it is not a server system, select the “Workstation” option.
• The repair procedure will start. Once it is over, shut down the tool and restart QuickBooks software again.

Solution 6: Configure Windows Firewall Manually

Configuring the firewall is crucial for an effective QuickBooks error code 6175 fix. Hence, include rules for QuickBooks important programs and ports:

For QuickBooks Ports include Firewall Rules.

• Press the “Start” button.
• In the search bar, click the “Firewall Settings” option. Click the “Enter” option.
• Press the “Advanced Settings” option.
• Choose the “Inbound Rules” and then press the “New Rule” option.
• Select the “Port” option and then choose the option “Transmission Control Protocol-TCP”.
• Add the port number as per the QuickBooks version:
  • QuickBooks 2019: 8019, XXXXX
  • QuickBooks 2020: 8019, XXXXX
  • QuickBooks 2017: 8019, 56727, 55373–55377
  • QuickBooks 2018: 8019, 56728, 55378–55382
• Finish setting up the rule.
• Apply the same steps stated above to Outbound Rules.

For QuickBooks, Add Firewall Rules

• Go to the option, “Inbound Rules” in the segment Advanced Settings.
• Select the option, “New Rule”, and then choose the option, “Program”.
• One after another, include the following QuickBooks executable:
  • Dbmlsync.exe
  • AutoBackupExe.exe
  • DBManagerExe.exe
  • QBUpdate.exe
  • QBDBMgrN.exe
  • IntuitSyncManager.exe
  • QBCFMonitorService.exe
  • QBLaunch.exe
  • QBServerUtilityMgr.exe
• Set all options to “Allow the connection”.
• Apply the same steps stated above to Outbound Rules.

Additional Solutions to Resolve QuickBooks Error Code 6175

Here are some of the additional methods to fix Error code 6175 in QuickBooks:

Solution 1: Repair the QuickBooks Application

Resolve QuickBooks error 6175, 0 by restoring the application using the steps below:

• Click on the Windows icon present on the desktop and use the Start menu.
• Search for the “Settings” option and then open it.
• Go to the “Apps” tab.
• Now press the option, “Apps and Features”.
• Now search for QuickBooks Desktop from the active programs on your system.
• Fix the Multi-user error QuickBooks 6175 message by clicking the three dots present at the end portion of the app name.
• Click the option, “Modify”.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to fix QuickBooks can’t access company file error 6175.

Solution 2: Run the Quick Fix My Program Utility

QuickBooks database server error 6175 mostly occurs due to a corrupted or damaged QuickBooks program. Hence, it is imperative to fix the QuickBooks program to ensure that the multi-user facility can be accessed using several data files.

Here are the steps to run the Quick Fix My Program Utility:

• On your system, install the QuickBooks Tool Hub.
• Click on the “QuickBooks Tool Hub” icon twice to open it. 
• Now select the option, “Program Problems”.
• Now you need to click the icon “Quick Fix my Program” and authorize the tool to operate on the system.
• Once the Quick Fix My Program tool has completed its operation, open the data files in multi-user mode.

Solution 3: Uninstall & Reinstall QuickBooks Again

Uninstalling and reinstalling can resolve Error code 6175 in QuickBooks effectively. Here are the steps to do it:

Uninstalling and installing can resolve Error code 6175 QuickBooks effectively. Here are the steps to do it:

Uninstall QuickBooks

Here are the steps to uninstall the QuickBooks software from the system:

• Shut down the QuickBooks software.
• Go to the Control Panel.
• Select the “Add or Remove” option.
• Now, select the QuickBooks software from the list of installed programs and then click on the “Remove” option.
• Finish the guidelines appearing on the screen to complete the uninstallation process.
• Now perform a system restart.

Reinstall QuickBooks

Once the QuickBooks uninstallation process is complete, implement the steps given below to start the reinstalling process:

• From the official Intuit site, download the QuickBooks file and install it.
• To begin the procedure, press twice on the installation file.
• Apply the displayed instructions.
• Open QuickBooks and then acknowledge the license agreement.
• Press the “OK” button if you are prompted to restore the backup file.

What are the Main Causes of QuickBooks Error 6175, 0?

Many reasons are accountable for the occurrence of the QuickBooks can’t access company file error 6175, some of which include:

• Damaged company file.
• System failure while exchanging data with the server.
• QuickBooks cannot initiate the Database service.
• The server handling the company file is in use.
• QuickBooks is prevented from connecting due to the Firewall.
• On a system, the QuickBooks Database Server Manager operates in multi-user mode.
• On the same system, several instances of the QuickBooks Database Server Manager are being run.

What are the Symptoms of QuickBooks Error Code 6175

Identifying the signs and indications of this company file error 6175 can help resolve this issue quickly.

Here is a list of the signs:

• The screen does not react to any keyboard inputs.
• While working, the QuickBooks Desktop crashes.
• The company file is inaccessible for the user.
• The system crashes or freezes quite often.
• During operations the screen becomes inactive.

How to Prevent Future Occurrence of QuickBooks Database Server Error 6175?

Here are the steps that prevent the future occurrence of QuickBooks Error 6175, 0:

1. Update your system with the latest drivers and operating system to enable QuickBooks to run error-free. 
2. Use the current version of QuickBooks Desktop. Update it to the latest release for effortless system compatibility. Not to mention, it also aids in resolving bug problems.
3. Ensure that the QuickBooks Database Server Manager is properly installed and consistently running on the host system.
4. Establish the correct firewall setup and allow QuickBooks programs and ports via the firewall. This will avoid connection interruptions.
5. Check and repair company files routinely to determine any kind of file corruption with ease. Use QuickBooks utilities like Rebuild Data and Verify Data for this purpose. 
6. Assign proper hosting permissions, and only the server company should be it. The hosting of all other systems should be turned off.

Final Words

In this guide, complete information on QuickBooks database server error 6175 has been provided. This guide includes information on the causes, symptoms, and troubleshooting steps. Still, if you get confused while implementing the solutions, feel free to reach out to our QuickBooks support team.

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