If you have been using QuickBooks software for payroll and accounting purpose, you may come across QuickBooks Error H505. It is quite obvious that, getting this QuickBooks Error H505 flash on the screen can halt your accounting work, and you may have no idea about such error.
What is QuickBooks Error H505?
The QuickBooks Error Code H505 is basically a code belonging to a group of errors which occurs when users try accessing company which isn’t located on their system. The error can also occur when the user tries to access the file which isn’t properly configuration. Error H505 code is one of the series code including- Error Codes – 6000 82, H101, H202 and H303. These errors can appear for the same reason.
What causes QuickBooks Error H505?
The .ND file is damaged
Incorrect hosting configuration settings
When you try to access the file placed in other system, but the software fails to reach the server
QuickBooks software is unable to communicate with shared connection
When trying to open the company file placed in other computer, but required additional installation.
The hosting configuration setting isn’t correct
Solution for QuickBooks Error Code H505-
If you are facing Error H505 in QuickBooks, then there are some solutions which you can try to resolve. with
QuickBooks Helpline NumberSolution 1- Verifying Hosting Process-
In many cases, QuickBooks Error Code H505 appears where one computer serves as a host, but doesn’t have the hosting option enabled. So you need to make sure that only one computer carries hosting option. Here is how you can do-
Open QuickBooks and navigate to file- utilities
Here you will see Host-Multi user access option, which means that the system isn’t hosting the company file and is completely safe to move on to other system.
If you don’t see any option, then don’t change anything
Solution 2- Creating Exception setting for Firewall-
Click start- Control Panel
Control panel- search for Firewall Settings
Firewall settings- Allow program through Firewall
Click Add Program- Add QuickBooks 20xx to the exception list
Restart the system
Solution 3- Editing the host file on Windows-
In many cases, it may be necessary to edit the windows host file and add web server in the whitelist. For this step, you need to follow right instruction carefully. Here is the step-
On the server, use Windows Key +R key to open the Run dialog box
Type CMD to open the Command Prompt window
Type ipconfig and enter to run the command
Copy the Host Name and IP address. Repeat the process for workstations and computers in multi-user environment.
To edit the Windows Hosts file-
Close the QuickBooks and go to start menu. Make sure to navigate-C: \Windows\Syswow64\Drivers\
In case, you are not able to see Windows folder in This PC- Local Disk C, make sure you are able to view hidden files and folders-
Click on the View tab on File Explorer menu and click on Hidden Items. Here, File Explorer will show the hidden files.
Right click on the Hosts file on the folder choose Open with and open the file with Notepad
Enter the IP address and type in the Computer Name. During this process, use Tab Key instead of space bar
Once done, apply the changes and reopen the QuickBooks in the multi-user mode
Connect with QuickBooks experts-
There are few more solutions that you can try to Fix QuickBooks Error H505. However, if you still face issues on using the software and see Error H505 flashing, then connect with
QuickBooks support Phone Number The support team will assist you in solving the issue and using the software easily.
