Every time a new or unacquainted user starts using QuickBooks, it is likely that he/she will encounter an error. These errors are displayed with a specific code or specific error message, one such error message is QuickBooks unable to connect to remote server issue. This error basically conveys that the workstation is unable to access the company file. Similar to other software, QuickBooks is most likely to experience messages that displays different error codes every time. However, every time an error is seen, a sound and efficient solution is derived by the software experts.
You may see the following error message on your desktop screen:
“QuickBooks desktop unable to connect to the remote server”
Similarly, the QuickBooks unable to connect to the remote server issue also have effective solutions. Keep reading to unleash these solutions. Reach out to us for any questions and inquiries using our helpline.
What triggers the QuickBooks unable to connect to remote server error?
Below are the reasons why one can end up in QuickBooks unable to connect to remote server issue:
- Outdated QuickBooks version
- Or in case the QuickBooks database server manager isn’t working on the server.
- Moreover, if there is any issue with the QuickBooks file hosting or permissions.
- The user can also end up in such an error if the local area network isn’t in the active state.
- One more reason can be in case any third-party firewall is hindering the communication.
Methods to rectify QuickBooks unable to connect to remote server issue
The QuickBooks user can try fixing the QuickBooks unable to connect to remote server issue by performing the steps below:
Method 1: Resetting the internet explorer settings
- Under this method, the user is supposed to first open the internet explorer browser.
- And then click on the tools menu or the gear icon.
- Once done with that, the user should move to the internet options.
- And also, click on the advanced tab and then click on the restore advanced settings.
- Furthermore, the user should click on ok tab and close the browser.
Method 2: Configure QuickBooks database server manager
The user can configure QuickBooks database server manager by performing the below steps and try fixing the issue:
- Herein, the user is required to open the QuickBooks database server manager and then remove the existing folders.
- And then, add the QuickBooks company file folder in the database manager.
Furthermore, the user should scan the folder and make the notes of the errors in the database server manager.
