Fix: QuickBooks Error Code -6213, 0

This specific error sometimes takes place when users are updating their company files to a newly released version of QuickBooks Desktop, when opening a business file located on someone else’s computer, or when restoring a backup. The QuickBooks Error Code 6213 appears over the following message:

Link with the QuickBooks company file has been lost.

This error may possibly occur as a result of a number of reasons such as for example a fresh update being incompatible, a broken company file, misconfigured firewall permissions, etc. There are several ways that it is possible to approach the clear answer and now we recommend you follow the instructions below one after another unless you solve your problem.

Solution : Make Use Of The QuickBooks File Doctor

This tool is currently only obtainable in UK, USA, and Canada and its purpose is especially to correct broken company files which have gone corrupt as a result of a variety of different reasons. This solutions is recommended if you should be updating your organization file to a different form of QuickBooks.

Download the QuickBooks File Doctor to your PC by simply clicking this link.

Following the download is completed, double-click on qbfd.exe and stick to the on-screen instructions to put in the QuickBooks File Doctor.
The QuickBooks File Doctor will open automatically after installing. If you fail to notice it opening, search for a green wrench icon in your Windows taskbar.
Use the drop down list to find your organization file (it is based off your last 10 opened companies). Should you not visit your company file in the list, click on the Browse button and manually locate it to keep.
Find the following option “Both file damage and network connectivity” (If you suspect your company file is damaged, or perhaps you see a 6xxx error (such as -6150, -6000 -82, -6000 -305, -6000 -301, -6147, -6130, or -6213) once you you will need to open your company file (data file problems).

When prompted, enter the Admin password for your company file then click Next.
You may then be prompted to select between Host/Server or Workstation. It is vital to make certain you select the right option!
If you are running the tool on a workstation (meaning your QuickBooks file is physically not stored/hosted about this machine), then pick Workstation.
If you are running File Doctor on a Server computer (meaning the QuickBooks file is physical stored with this machine), then pick Server. It's also advisable to pick Server if you're the only real user and use QuickBooks on just one computer.

Choose one of the following options, if prompted to talk about your company file:
Yes: if you're running File Doctor on the computer hosting the company file (only choose this if you're running File Doctor on your own server computer or host computer).
No: if you're running File Doctor on a computer that's not hosting the business file (aka your Workstation).
Wait until the File Doctor finishes diagnosing.
Note: If you are running the information damage + networking option, you will need to hold back until the tool finishes. Depending on whether your file is local or on a network, and file size, it may take a bit to complete diagnosing and repairing your data file. The network only mode should not take any longer than just a few minutes.
After QuickBooks File Doctor completes repair and diagnosis:
After the tool finishes diagnosis, close File Doctor.
Regardless of the results screen, try opening your QuickBooks file again to see in the event that issue is resolved.