A quick  guide to fix QuickBooks Database Server Manager Network Diagnostics Failed error
                     Effective Solution For 
Resolve QuickBooks 
Database Server Manager 
Network Diagnostics 
Failed Error
Even though using QuickBooks has a lot of advantages, there are several errors that 
users face while working on it. In recent days, many users have reported the 
QuickBooks Database Server Manager Network Diagnostics Failed error while trying 
to access the company file stored on the server at a different location. In case you 
don’t know what QuickBooks Database Server Manager does, let us tell you that it is 
one of QuickBooks components that allows users to share company files with other 
computers over a network. In simple terms, database server manager enables you to 
configure multi-user access functionality in QuickBooks. Generally, such multi-user 
errors occur when the QuickBooks database server manager is not running or 
disabled. To understand every possible reason that can throw errors related to 
database server manager and how to resolve them, you need to read this post until the 
end.
Looking for troubleshooting assistance to get rid of the QuickBooks Database 
Server Manager Network Diagnostics Failed error immediately? If yes, feel free 
to contact the QuickBooks professionals at 1.855.856.0042 and get the issue 
resolved immediately.

What are the reasons that can throw the QuickBooks 
Database Server Manager Error?
Apart from the disabled database server manager, there are a number of reasons that can 
throw the QuickBooks database server manager error, such as:
• The version of the QuickBooks Desktop application you are using is not compatible with 
the version of the installed QuickBooks database server manager.
What should be done to resolve the QuickBooks 
Database Server Manager Network Diagnostics 
Failed error?
Solution 1) Setup QuickBooks Database Server Manager
• Open the Windows Start menu, type “Services” in the search bar, and select the 
Services option from the top of the list.
• Look for the QuickBooksDBXX service in the list and right-click on it.
• Click on the Stop option if the QuickBooks database server manager service is 
running.
• Right-click the QuickBooksDBXX service and select the Properties option from the 
drop-down list.
• On the General tab, change the Start-up type from Manual to Automatic.
• Now, click on the Log on tab and mark the Local System Account check-box.
• Move on to the Recovery tab and choose the Restart the Service option for First Failure, 
Second Failure, and Subsequent Failures.
• Now, close down the Properties window and right-click the QuickBooks DBXX service.
• At last, choose the Start option from the drop-down list.
Solution 2) Verify QuickBooks Database Server Manager 
Version with QuickBooks Desktop
• Open the Run command window by pressing Windows + R keys on the keyboard.
• Type “services.msc” in the search box and click on the OK button.
• Look for the QuickBooksDBXX service (XX denotes the version of the installed 
QuickBooks Database Server Manager) in the list of services.
• Make a note of the version of the QuickBooksDBXX service.
• Open QuickBooks Desktop and press the F2 key on the keyboard.
• Make a note of the version of QuickBooks Desktop you are using.
Now, check whether the version of the QuickBooks Database Server Manager and 
QuickBooks Desktop is same or not. In case the versions are different, then you are 
required to download the QuickBooks Database Server Manager as per the 
QuickBooks Desktop version you are using.
Conclusion:
In case you are still unable to access the company file in multi-user mode and getting the 
QuickBooks Database Server Manager Network Diagnostics Failed error, then there 
might be some internet connectivity issues. We suggest you to configure the Windows 
Firewall Settings for QuickBooks Desktop and see whether this resolves the error or not. 
Our QuickBooks professionals are also ready to assist you. For instant troubleshooting 
assistance, all you need to do is dial the customer support number 1.855.856.0042.