QuickBooks Error 6000 -83: Complete Guide 2026

QuickBooks Error 6000-83 can prevent you from opening your company file when you need it most. You may see this error during file access, restore, or network-based accounting tasks. The issue connects to damaged files, incorrect permissions, or server communication problems.

When this happens, you may feel confused. Understanding this error helps you protect data and regain smooth QuickBooks access faster. In this guide, you will learn the causes of QB error 6000 83, and then be introduced to solutions to fix it.

Causes behind the QuickBooks Error code 6000 -83

• Damaged Company File
• Incorrect Host Settings
• Network Issues
• Corrupt .ND and .TLG Files
• Third Party Interference
• Not Enough Permissions

Learn to fix QuickBooks Error 6000, 83 with Four Different Cases

Now, we are proceeding with the solution part in four different cases. These cases are necessary. First go through with the case headings and if you are able to decode which is the solution that could resolve the QuickBooks Error Code 6000, -83 proceed with that. It is equally important to know which case works for you. 

Case 1: I was creating a backup of my company file

• On your server computer, close your QuickBooks Desktop program. 
• Navigate to the File menu.
• Click on Quit QuickBooks Desktop.
• Click on the Windows Start menu and type File Explorer. 
• Open the Explorer and click on My Computer or This PC.
• Choose and open the C: drive.
• Right-click anywhere on the screen and choose New.
• Now, click on Folder and create a new file folder.
• Name it “QB Test Folder.”
• Now, you can create a backup of your company file. 
• QuickBooks will ask you to save the backup. In that case, choose the folder you recently created in the C: drive. 
• Finally, restore your company file using the new backup. 

Case 2: I was restoring my company file

Solution 1: Check your backup filename

• Click on the Windows Start menu.
• Type File Explorer, search for it, and open the program. 
• Locate the folder that contains your company file and open it.
• Now, you need to right-click with the extension .QBB at the end of your file name. 
• Click on Select Rename.  
• This is the backup company file .QBB file.
• If there are any special characters, symbols, or spaces, remove them from the filename. 
• Now, you can restore your company file.

Solution 2: Create a portable company file

In case the QBB file is not restored, go back to and open the company file you created the backup from.

Solution 3: Restore your backup file from your local hard drive

If your backup company file is currently on your server, you can move it to your local hard drive. This is usually your C: drive. 

Restore your company file. And, once the error is fixed, move your company file back to your server. 

Case 3: I keep my company file on a Windows server

Solution 1: Turn off hosting on the workstation 

If you are hosting your company files on a network, ensure that the Host Multi-User Access option is set to OFF on your computers. Be aware that these are the computers connected to the network and do not host the company’s files. 

• Launch QuickBooks on any of your workstations.
• Do not open your company file.
• Click on the File menu and choose Utilities.

• It may happen that the setting of hosting is already apt. So, in case you see the option of Host Multi-User Access, do not select it. It means this is not the concerned workstation that is creating the trouble of 6000, -83.

Note:- Selecting Host Multi-User Access will lead to a more complex situation, resulting in the QuickBooks error code 6000, -83. 

• If you find an option Stop Hosting Multi-User Access in the drop-down, click on it.

• Apply these same steps to all your workstations.

Confirm if the error -6000,-83 is resolved or not. If you are still experiencing the error, proceed to Solution 2.

Solution 2: Use QuickBooks File Doctor

• Download QuickBooks Tool Hub and run QuickBooks File Doctor.
• From the tool hub, click on Company File Issues.
• Choose Run QuickBooks File Doctor.

Note:- It may take a minute to open, and if it does not open, click on the Windows Start menu and search for QuickBooks Desktop File Doctor and open it.

• In QuickBooks File Doctor, choose your company file.

Note:- In case you did not get the file, you can browse your file.

• Click on Check your file and hit Continue.
• Enter your Admin password in QuickBooks and hit Next.

Wait for a while since scanning time depends on your file size and may take up to 10-15 minutes. Also, we would like to inform you that a scan could still give you a notification of its process being unsuccessful, even if the issue may be resolved. Confirm whether the error is fixed or not, and to do so, launch QuickBooks and open your company file.

Solution 3: Restore from a backup

Step 1: If you have a fresh backup of your company file, you can use it to restore your company file.

• Update QuickBooks to latest version.
• Confirm and verify your internet and firewall settings on your server PC and non-server PCs (that do not host your company file).
• To share the folder with your company files, you need to set up your folder permissions. You can name this folder QuickBooks.
• In case you are not already using QuickBooks Database Server Manager, you need to download and install the application.
• Click on the Windows Start menu only on your server computer.
• Write Database Server in the search box and launch QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
• Follow the steps to scan the folder that contains your company files.
• Once you are done, click on the Windows Start menu.
• Write down File Explorer in the search box and open it.
• Fetch the concerned folder that you scanned recently.
• Ensure that there is .ND file in the folder.
• It must be in a format “Your Company File.qbw.nd.”.
• In case it is not fetched, scan the folder again.

Step 2: Move your company file

• Click on the Windows Start menu.
• Open File Explorer and fetch the folder that contains your company file.
• Fetch your company file, and it must look in the format of your “company name.qbw”.
• Right-click on your company file and copy it.
• On your Windows Desktop, right-click on an empty space and paste it. Now, you have your company file.

Important:- QuickBooks could ask you to rebuild the company file. If so, continue with the on-screen guide.

• Launch QuickBooks Desktop.
• Click on Open or restore an existing company.

• Choose Open a company file.
• Browse your company file that you just copied to the Desktop.

Solution 4: Manually fix QuickBooks Connection Error 6000 83

If you are unable to access the File Doctor or continue to experience errors after using it, you will need to resolve the issue manually.

Step 1: Update QuickBooks and check settings

• Update QuickBooks.
• Check your internet and firewall settings on your host computer and workstations.
• Ensure QuickBooks Desktop runs on your network.
• Your folder requires permissions so that you can share it with your company files.

Step 2: Scan the folder holding your company files

In case you are not already using QuickBooks Database Server Manager, you need to download and install the application.

• Click on the Windows Start menu only on your server computer.
• Write Database Server in the search box and launch QuickBooks Database Server Manager.
• Follow the steps to scan the folder that contains your company files.
• Once you are done, click on the Windows Start menu.
• Write down File Explorer in the search box and open it.
• Fetch the concerned folder that you scanned recently.
• Ensure that there is .ND file in the folder.
• It must be in a format “Your Company File.qbw.nd.”.
• In case it is not fetched, scan the folder again.

Open your company file and confirm if you are able to function with it. If yes, you are good to go; you need to continue with the next step.

Step 3: Rectify hosting settings

Your workstations may have hosting settings on automatic reset mode using QuickBooks Database Server Manager. Once you scan the folders, follow the steps shared below:

• Launch QuickBooks on any of your workstations.
• Do not open your company file.
• Click on the File menu and choose Utilities.
• It may happen that the setting of hosting is already apt. So, in case you see the option of Host Multi-User Access, do not select it. It means this is not the concerned workstation that is creating the trouble of error 6000 83 in QuickBooks Desktop.
• If you find an option Stop Hosting Multi-User Access in the drop-down, click on it.
• Apply these same steps to all your workstations.

Confirm if the error -6000,-83 is resolved or not.

Solution 5: Edit your Windows hosts file

Test the network and confirm it is the one that may be causing the QuickBooks error 6000, -83. You can operate on any of your workstations and apply these steps to edit your Windows hosts file. Operate on your server computer since it is the only one that hosts your QuickBooks company file(s).

• Within the QuickBooks Tool Hub, click on Network Issues.
• Click on QuickBooks Database Server Manager.

Note:- In case QuickBooks is not on your server, it would ask you to install the application.

• Within the Database Server manager, click on Start Scan after you select your company file folder(s).
• You can browse the file location of your company file in case you are unable to fetch the company file, and finally, click on Start Scan.
• Launch QuickBooks on each of your workstations and select the File.
• Click on Switch to Multi-User Mode.

Note:- If you are using your server computer as your workstation, check this PC too.

Case 4: I keep my company file on a Linux Server

If you keep your company file on a Linux Server.

Step 1: Configure your Linux server

• Launch the Linux Database Server Manager on your server.
• Configure your Database Server Manager.
• Configure the directory in the Initord.conf file.
• Launch QuickBooks Enterprise on your host computers.

Confirm if you would be able to function with your company file. If you are able to do so, congratulations, the QB error 6000 -83 is fixed. If not, try step 2.

Step 2: Configure your host file

• You need to ping your server computer so that you can get your server name and IP address:
• Click on the Windows Start menu and type CMD in the search field.
• Open the Command and type Ping + Name of your Linux server in Windows.
• Now, hit Enter and note down the server name and the IP address.
• Now, you can edit the host files. You need to ensure that every PC that is connected to your server has the correct IP address and Linux server name.
• Firstly, close all the QuickBooks programs on all your PCs that are connected to your network.
• Click on the File menu.
• Select Quit QuickBooks Desktop.
• Click on the Windows Start menu and type File Explorer in the search box.
• Open the File Explorer and choose My Computer or This PC (depends) from the navigation bar.
• Open your C: drive and then the Windows folder.
• Fetch the System32 folder and open the Drivers folder.
• Now, open the ETC folder and right-click on the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts.
• Click on Open with and launch Notepad.
• Scroll down to the bottom of the file and add the Linux server IP address at the end of the text.
• Now, press the Tab key and here also add your Linux server name.

Note:- Files in Linux systems are case sensitive. Ensure to enter your names with the correct case.

• Click on File and select Save.
• Finally, quit Notepad.
• Launch QuickBooks Desktop and open your company file. 

If you are able to function with it, it means everything is fixed. If not, it is time to reach out to our senior QuickBooks specialist at Call Us : +1(866)500-0076.

Preventive Tips to Avoid QuickBooks Enterprise Error 6000, 83.

• Always prefer to have a fresh backup of your Company file.
• Ensure that you have sufficient permissions to open your company file.
• The location of the file path must be simple and easy to reach.
• Regularly use QuickBooks Tool Hub and QuickBooks File Doctor.
• For .ND and .TLG files use QuickBooks Database Server Manager regularly.

Conclusion

In this blog, you learned what QuickBooks Error 6000 83 means and why it appears. We covered common causes like damaged company files, network issues, and permission problems. If you are still feeling unsure or short on time to troubleshoot safely on your own, contact our QuickBooks expert. Get your 15-minute free consultation and speak directly with experienced QuickBooks professional Lana Creston. Shehandles these errors daily and helped 1550+ companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is QuickBooks error 6000, -83?

QuickBooks Error -6000, -83 is a company file error that prevents the file from opening, restoring, and backing up. 

What are the causes behind the QB error -6000, 83?

There could be any causes behind the error, including a corrupt company file, host settings, network issues, insufficient folder permissions, or third-party interference. 

How to fix QuickBooks error 6000, -83? 

To fix a single error in QuickBooks, you need to check various standard fixes that work best for your error. In order to do so, we recommend that you visit the site: www.quickbooksupportnet.com. 

Is QuickBooks Desktop Error 6000 -83 related to the QuickBooks Database Server Manager?

Yes, QB error 6000, -83 is somewhat involved with QuickBooks Database Server Manager. The Database Server Manager is responsible for managing multi-user access to the company file. If you have not installed or configured it correctly, error 6000 83 can occur.

Can QuickBooks Error 6000 -83 happen on QuickBooks Online as well?

QuickBooks Error 6000 -83 is primarily associated with QuickBooks Desktop editions. The error has nothing to do with QuickBooks Online since QuickBooks Online does not depend on local company files or a multi-user setup.

Can I fix QuickBooks error 6000 83 windows 11 myself, or should I seek professional help?

If you are confident enough to troubleshoot technical issues, you can try to resolve the error using the steps mentioned above. However, if the error still troubles you, or if you are unsure how to proceed, contact the QuickBookSupportNet team at +1(866)500-0076.