An easy way to quickly resolve Quickbooks Error H202
                     QuickBooks Error H202: 
Techniques to Reliably 
Tackle
While running the multi-user mode in QuickBooks is easy and convenient, the 
hosting mode can also experience issues and errors. One such error is the 
QuickBooks error H202, which can arise while opening the company file in a 
multi-user environment. The error can arise due to incorrect hosting 
configuration, among other reasons. If you are getting the QuickBooks error 
code H202, you can use the solutions provided below to eliminate it once and 
for all.
If you are unable to perform the steps or resolve the error message on 
your own, you can reach out to us at 1-855-856-0042 to get assistance 
from our team of QB professionals.

QuickBooks Desktop Error H202: Possible Reasons 
and Scenarios
You might be getting the QuickBooks error message H202 due to the common 
causes and factors listed below –
1. The hosting configuration is incorrect, or the hosting settings on the server PC 
are misconfigured.
2. The network data file might be broken, damaged, or corrupted, and the file 
might be missing from the system.
3. QuickBooks is unable to fetch the correct IP address on the server PC to run 
the hosting mode correctly.
4. Essential services, like the QBCFMonitorService or the database service, 
might be inactive, turned off, or missing from the system.
5. The company file is not running correctly on the server, or the file has moved 
to a new location or is in a damaged folder.
Troubleshooting Step to Tackle the QuickBooks 
Company File Error H202
QuickBooks multi-user error H202 can be easily eliminated by using the solution 
provided in this article below –
Solution – Verify the QB Services by Running the MSC 
Command from the Run Window
You can tackle the QB error code H202 by verifying the QuickBooks services from 
the run window.
1. Click on the Windows Start button to access the Start menu and open the Run 
window by pressing the Windows + R keys, followed by running the MSC 
command.
2. In the running dialog box, type MSC and hit Enter to scroll down and choose the 
QuickBooks DBXX service from the appeared list.
3. Install the Database Server Manager on the server and run your full program, 
followed by opening QuickBooks and selecting the Utilities menu.
4. Verified that the hosting is enabled and double-click the “QuickBooksDBXX” 
service to access the Startup Type option & confirm that it is showing as 
Running.
5. Select Recovery and open your computer menu to automatically restart your 
“QuickBooksDBXX” service, and if in case it fails, select the First, Second, and 
Subsequent Failure options.
6. Click Apply to save all your changes and start the QBCFMonitorService by 
following the same steps and checking if the H202 is rectified.
7. Then make a fresh start your QuickBooks software in the multi-user mode on 
every workstation.
Conclusion
QuickBooks error H202 can be reliably rectified by using the solutions 
provided in this blog above. If the error code persists, you can reach out to us 
at 1-855-856-0042 to get direct assistance from our technical support team.