How to fix QuickBooks Database Server Manager Will Not Start
                     Steps to Resolve QuickBooks Database Server 
Manager Stopped Issue
Taking it easy, experiencing issues with QuickBooks due to an error QBDBMgrN 
(QuickBooks Database Server Manager). When using QuickBooks on Windows 
systems, many people have this issue. People frequently post in the QuickBooks 
support forums with inquiries like QBDBMgrN isn't running on this computer or 
QuickBooks Database Server Manager has stopped. These errors indicate that the 
QBDBMgrN service could not launch or properly open. 
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Reasons behind the error with QuickBooks database 
server manager
1. The settings on your computer's firewall might not be quite right, or another firewall 
you are using could be getting in the way. This might stop QBDBMgrN from 
running.
2. If the QuickBooks database manager you installed does not match the version of 
QuickBooks you are using, they might not get along well. This could cause the 
QBDBMgrN issue.
3. An error with files on your network can also mess up the QuickBooks server, 
making it not run as it should.
Instant Solutions to Rectify QBDBMgrN Error
Solution 1: Turn on hosting
1. Open the File menu, then go to Utilities, and click on Host multi-user access.
2. In the window that appears, choose Yes.
Solution 2: Configure services
1. Press the Windows key + R to bring up the Run window.
2. Type services.msc, then press Enter.
3. In the services window, look for the QuickBooksDBXX service that matches your 
version:
• QuickBooks 2020: QuickBooksDB30
• QuickBooks 2019: QuickBooksDB29
• QuickBooks 2018: QuickBooksDB28
4. Double-click the QuickBooksDBXX service and set the Startup 
Type to Automatic and Service Status to Running or Started.
5. Now, navigate to the Recovery tab.
6. From the First failure drop-down, select Restart the Service. If the QuickBooksDB 
service stops working, this restarts it automatically. Repeat the process for a second 
failure and any succeeding failures.
7. Select OK to save the changes and restart your computer.
Solution 3: Change the install location
Reinstall by using the standard installation path:
1. For 32-bit systems: C:\Program Files\Intuit\QuickBooks(year)
2. For 64-bit systems: C:\Program Files (x86)\Intuit\QuickBooks (year)
Solution 4: Recreate QBDataServiceUserXX
Important: If you see an error indicating that your Windows user account doesn't have 
the right permissions, you should either log in as an admin on your Windows computer 
or get help.
1. Firstly, exit from QuickBooks.
2. Now, Press the Windows key+R to bring up the Run window and type services.msc, 
then press Enter.
3. Right-click on the service that matches your QuickBooks version, and pick 
Properties.
• For QuickBooks 2020: It is called QuickBooksDB30
• For QuickBooks 2019: Look for QuickBooksDB29
• For QuickBooks 2018: It is QuickBooksDB28
4. Go to the Log On tab and set the service to "This Account." Note: Don't choose 
"Local System." It might not work for everyone.
5. Time to say goodbye to something called "qbdataserviceuserXX":
• Press the Windows key and the letter R again to open the Run window.
• Type "Control Panel" and hit OK.
• Click on ‘User Accounts,’ then ‘Remove user account.’
6. Find the qbdataserviceuserXX that matches your QuickBooks version, and give it a 
click to Delete.
7. Open QuickBooks again. Note: If hosting was turned on, turn it off and then turn it 
back on. If it was not on, just switch it on.
8. When a message pops up asking if you want to run Database Server Manager, say 
OK.
9. Open the Database Server Manager and let it check the file. This will make a new 
qbdataserviceuser.
Conclusion
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