The “Multi-user mode in QuickBooks Desktop” allows multiple users to access the same company file simultaneously. QuickBooks Database Server Manager plays an important role here. However, at times, technical issues in the Database server manager may prevent connection to the remote server and this issue shows up an as error message “QuickBooks cannot establish a connection to the remote server”.
This blog shall try to unravel the methods for rectifying this error and will also highlight the multiple causes to troubleshoot it. So, read it keenly.
Read the below given factors which play a predominant role in inciting cannot establish a connection to Remote Server.
- QuickBooks hosting related issues (primarily due to file permissions).
- Technical problems with the “QuickBooks Database Server Manager”.
- QuickBooks server set up incorrectly.
- QuickBooks won't be able to connect to the server because of firewall or security software.
- The version of QuickBooks Desktop currently installed is out of date.
This section contains multiple troubleshooting guidelines for resolving the remote server error in QuickBooks.
Step one: Perform a QuickBooks update
Step Two: Add Company file folder in QB Database Manager
Step Three: QB Desktop File Hosting Validation
Step Four: Check your webmail's preference settings
Step Five: Revert Internet Explorer Preferences to Default
