Your Step-by-Step Guide to Fix QuickBooks error 6210

If you come across an error message, “A computer that is not the server is hosting the company file,” while opening the company file, it indicates you are caught up with QuickBooks error 6210. The error usually arises because of damaged .nd and .tlg configuration files and restrictions from Windows Firewall. Normally, running the File Doctor and QuickBooks Database Server Manager can help resolve the error. To get more information on QuickBooks company file error 6210, read the other sections of the blog and implement the solutions to fix the error from the root.

Do you require immediate troubleshooting assistance for QuickBooks error 6210? Connect with the QuickBooks technical support team for help by giving us a call on our toll-free number +1-855-856-0042.

Reasons behind the appearance of QuickBooks error code 6210

The reasons that trigger company file error 6210 are as follows:

1. The QuickBooks configuration files are infected by viruses or malware.
2. Third-party applications installed on the computer prevent QuickBooks from connecting with the server manager.
3. There is some issue with the QuickBooks installation.

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Solution 1. Resolve error 6210 by running QuickBooks File Doctor

1. Close company files open in QuickBooks and then quit the program.
2. From Intuit’s website, download the QuickBooksToolHub setup file and save it somewhere you can easily access, like your Windows Desktop.
3. Go to your desktop, double-click the QuickBooksToolHub.exe file and follow the instructions given on the screen.
4. Tick the agree to the terms and conditions checkbox to install the tool hub and move to your desktop.
5. Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub by double-clicking the icon and choose the Company File Issues tab.
6. Select Run QuickBooks File Doctor. Once it opens, choose your company file from the drop-down menu.
7. Select the Check your file option, click Continue and enter login details.
8. Select Next, and the tool will start scanning the company file. Once done, open QuickBooks and the company file.

Solution 2. Start QuickBooks Database Server Manager again to get rid of error 6210

1. Tap the Windows and R keys jointly on your keyboard to open the Run window and type services in the Run dialog box.
2. Select OK, scroll the list of services and choose QuickBooksDBXX of the version you use.
3. Next, right-click the correct service and select the Restart option.

Solution 3. Run QuickBooks Database Server Manager to overcome QuickBooks error 6210

1. Open the QuickBooks Tool Hub and select the Network Issues tab.
2. From there, click QuickBooks Database Server Manager and wait till it opens.
3. You will be prompted to install QuickBooks if it is not installed already on the server computer.
4. Once done, choose your company file folder and click Start Scan.
5. Click Browse to find your folder if you can’t see the same within the list.
6. Next, click Start Scan, so the database server manager scans the company file.
7. Once the scan completes, open QuickBooks and the company file.

Conclusion

It’s time to end our blog on QuickBooks error 6210. It has covered the most effective resolutions to eliminate the issue. If the error reappears even after following the above-discussed solutions, get in touch with the QuickBooks support team for help by calling us on our toll-free number +1-855-856-0042.

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