How to Fix QuickBooks Cannot Communicate with the Company File Due to Firewall Error?

Due to limitations imposed by the third-party firewall on its operations, QuickBooks experiences several issues. These issues can occasionally stop QuickBooks from accessing the company file, while at other times a user cannot enter QuickBooks Desktop. This article will cover a general communication issue known as the " QuickBooks cannot communicate with the company file " error, which prohibits QuickBooks from connecting with the company file. Firewalls are not the sole cause of these communication issues in QuickBooks; there are a number of additional factors that hinder access to company files stored on servers in different locations. To find comprehensive troubleshooting instructions, read the entire article. A Brief Review of QuickBooks Cannot Communicate With the Company File Due To Firewall Error According to the error's name, it occurs when QuickBooks cannot retrieve the company file or establish a connection with it for a variety of reasons. When this kind of err...