QuickBooks Error: The Attempt to Login With the User Name “Admin” Failed

There are many problems that QuickBooks users experience and the login error is one of the most common ones. QuickBooks Login Error issue is one of the most prevalent and widespread problems. It requires special treatment from experts in the field to get resolved. Know QuickBooks Error: The Attempt to Login With the User Name “Admin” Failed.

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In order to use all the comprehensive characteristics of QuickBooks efficiently or even open the QuickBooks file, it is imperative to have an account in the QuickBooks accounting software and then log into it. However, you might see this error message when you try to login:

The attempt to log in with the user name xxxxx failed. The user is logged into the [particular company file already. Please use a different name.

User ID Admin is already logged into the company file.

Solution Steps to Fix Error: The Attempt to Login With the User Name Admin Failed

But do not worry! It is easy to fix these errors without much hassle. Here are the solutions:

Solution 1: Restore your Latest Backup

Step 1: First, you need to switch off all the QuickBooks processes that are functioning.

Step 2: Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete in order to open the particular Task Manager.

Step 3: Now you need to press the Processes tab.

Step 4: Now you need to select the Image Name of all the running processes.

Step 5: Then press right-click and then click End Process for all processes that begins with “qb”.

Step 6: Then Log in to the QuickBooks company file.

Step 7: In case you fail to login then you need to restart the server that has the company file.

Step 8: Now open QuickBooks on your computer.

Step 9: Now try to log in to your company data file.

Step 10: if you still fail, attempt to log in to QuickBooks as another user.

Step 11: Reset the password of your QuickBooks account by reaching out to your QuickBooks Administrator.

Step 12: And if you still fail, restore a backup that was taken before the issue began.

Solution 2: Run Quick Fix my Program from the QuickBooks Tool Hub

Step 1: Download the particular QuickBooks Tool Hub. Then install it. Go to download and press Ctrl + J.

Step 2: In the download list, press the QuickBooksToolsHub.exe.

Step 3: Select Yes to allow this particular application to make the change happen.

Step 4: Now press NEXT to install it and then press YES again.

Step 5: Press NEXT and then Install.

Step 6: When the installation is over, press Finish and then open QuickBooks Tool Hub.

Step 7: Download the Quick Fix my Program by opening the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

Step 8: Navigate to the programs problem tab and select the QuickBooks Tool Hub.

Step 9: Open the company file and the QuickBooks error code goes away.

Step 10: Restart the computer or the server if the issue persists. When the PC restarts, kindly open the particular company file again. If you face a similar issue, follow the steps given below:

Step 11: Contact the Admin in order to reset the company file credentials.

Step 12: If you are the admin, select on I failed to remember the password and click on reset the company file password.

Hope everything is clear to you. Now you know how to fix the QuickBooks Error: The attempt to login with the username has failed. The steps given above will help you to solve all the login issues and you will be able to login to your company file with the help of the right username and password.

However, in some scenarios, these login problems do not get solved by just resetting the password or username. This is because the real problem lies with the company file. In such cases, it is imperative that you repair your company file with the help of the QuickBooks File Doctor Tool.

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Why do Users Face these Errors?

Such errors may arise due to a number of reasons like:

The accountant or user is logged in already in the particular company file and is using the same credentials but from a different system.
QuickBooks accountant or user is trying to login to the company data with Remote Access and is still logged in.
Any problem with electricity or power shortage has given rise to these errors in the network.

How to log off in Order to fix the Error Code, “The attempt to Login with the User Name”?

It is simple. Just follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open the particular QuickBooks Messenger and choose the Company Menu option.

Step 2: All the options will be visible on the screen. Select the option that says Close the company file for the particular users.

Step 3: Now choose the QuickBooks file that you wish to close.

Step 4: Select the Close button and then close the company file.

Step 5: A confirmation screen will be seen and then press the Yes button.

How to Change the Admin to Another User?

In order to change the admin to another user, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Navigate to the Company menu.

Step 2: Choose the Users and Passwords field.

Step 3: Then select the particular user and then choose the Edit menu.

Step 4: The user must be aware of the kind of access to set up the administrative.

Step 5: Add an ID as the new admin.

Step 6: Click the Save button and then close the particular program.

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