A Quick guide to fix Quickbooks error 6175
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QuickBooks Error 6175 are here!
A QuickBooks Error 6175 could appear if you are a user having 
problems accessing your company file on the local server. Because 
of this coding, you might not open or use the file as intended. It 
can cause an error if QuickBooks cannot read the database 
services or the database server is unavailable. You can find a step-
by-step tutorial on how to fix QuickBooks error code 6175 in this 
post.

Solution 1: Review your hosting settings
Step 1: Verify if the settings are compatible with the 
server system
There is a chance that one or more of your workstations have been configured 
as QuickBooks servers. The workstations are capable of multi-user operation. 
It is recommended that the mode be hosted solely on the server, the 
computer responsible for hosting your organization’s files.
Ensure that the Host Multi-User Access option is disabled on all workstations, 
or networked computers that do not host your organization’s files.
Note: Perform these steps before opening a company file.
1. Launch QuickBooks on all workstations experiencing the issue, if you see 
H101, H303, or H505.
2. Navigate to the File menu and position your cursor over the ‘Utilities’ 
option.
3. It is recommended that you refrain from selecting the ‘Stop Host Multi-
User Access’ option. Proceed to the next workstation.
4. If the option to Stop Hosting Multi-User Access is available, select it.
5. Ensure to perform these steps on all workstations that display Error 
-6175,0.
Step 2: Check your server settings
Follow the steps depending on your setup.
The following steps are for the case if you have installed the full 
version on the server computer
After you verify the hosting settings on all your workstations, go on to 
the server computer and reset the hosting settings to the default.
1. Launch QuickBooks on your server computer.
2. Navigate to the File menu and position your cursor over the Utilities 
option.
3. If the option of host multi-user access is available, please choose it. 
Proceed with repeating this process and selecting the option to Stop 
Hosting Multi-User Access. This action resets the multi-user mode.
4. Repeat the process once again and opt for the Host Multi-User 
Access option.
If you simply have Database Server Manager installed on your server 
PC, you do not have the complete version of QuickBooks Desktop.
Adhere to the steps given below
Step 3 : Scan your folders
You should look for the folders containing your files before you 
decide to share them. You may scan them once and be done with 
it.
1. To access your company files, kindly navigate to the Windows 
Start menu on your server computer.
2. To access QuickBooks Database Server Manager, please search 
for “Database” and open it.
3. Navigate to the Scan Folders tab.
4. Click on the “Browse” option. Choose the folders that contain 
your company files (QBW).
5. Click on “OK” as now the task is done.
6. Start the scanning process by clicking on the “Start Scan” 
option.
Upon completion of the scanning process, it will display the folders 
in the section designated “QuickBooks Company Files Found”. The 
folders containing the company files are now accessible from other 
computers within the network.
Step 4: Monitor your drives
After scanning folders, the drives that contain them appear in the 
Monitored Drives tab. choose the drive that you wish to monitor for 
these folders. Implementing this approach eliminates the need for 
re-scanning the folders in the event of any changes or relocation of 
the company files.
1. Navigate to the Monitored Drives tab.
2. Check the boxes next to the drives that contain your 
Company files. Only add drives that contain company files.
Note: You can’t monitor mapped drives.
Step 5: Manage Database Server Manager
The Database Server Manager features additional tabs that ensure 
smooth functioning.
1. The System tab provides information regarding the location of 
the Database Server Manager installed on your device.
2. The Database Server tab provides up-to-date information on the 
tool’s status and the individuals currently connected to it.
Restart Database Server Manager
If you are unable to launch Database Server Manager or encounter 
an error, we recommend restarting it on your server computer (the 
one that hosts your Company files). Follow the procedures for your 
existing configuration to restart.
If you installed a Database Server Manager and QuickBooks Desktop:
1. In your server PC, launch QuickBooks Desktop.
2. To access your company’s data, please navigate to the “File” tab and 
select “Open or Restore Company”.
3. Choose the option to “Open a Company File.” Locate and access your 
organization’s file. Now, proceed by selecting the “Next” option.
4. To enable multi-user mode, kindly check the “Open file in multi-user 
mode” option and select the “Open” button.
5. Log in to your company file.
6. To log off or close the company, kindly navigate to the “File” tab, and 
select “Close Company/Log off”. This action will effectively end the 
connection between your company file and the server.
7. Open the Windows Start menu.
8. Search for “Database” and launch QuickBooks Database Server 
Manager.
If all functions properly, you are ready to go. If you continue to see an 
error message, follow the instructions in “If you only installed Database 
Server Manager.”
If you have only a Database Server Manager installed:
1. Click on the Windows Start menu.
2. locate and access the Control Panel.
3. Access the Administrative Tools and proceed with opening them.
4. Choose the Services from the provided list.
5. To restart the QuickBooksDBXX service, kindly right-click on it 
and select the Restart option. Please be advised that XX refers 
to the specific year of your Database Server Manager. The latest 
iteration of the software is identified as QuickBooksDB31, 
released in 2021.
Restart your server PC if the Database Server Manager does not 
restart. Then repeat these actions.
If you still see QB payroll error -6175,0, move on to Solution 2.
Solution 2: Use QuickBooks File Doctor
A utility called QuickBooks File Doctor updates your system files. 
Use the instructions to download and launch the File Doctor.
Continue to Solution 3 if QB Error -6175,0 is still shown.
Solution 3: Check your hosting settings
Take a look at your Windows User settings. Add QBDataServiceUser as 
a user with admin access if you have not already.
Verify the firewall’s settings. Make that your firewall permits 
QBW32.exe, QBUpdate.exe, QBDBMgr.exe, and QBDBMgrN.exe access.
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