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Got this error while logging in to my Access account
The error message means that your were not able to reach the SQL Server instance you specified. There can be a number of reasons for this, including:
Since you don't give any details on why you expect the connection to succeed or what troubleshooting you have done, I can only provide a generic answer.
See further this troubleshooter.
I have turned off firewall, set inbound and outbound rules for port 1433. Still getting same errors
I am trying to connect to my SQL Server database, but no success.
We don't see your environment, so we cannot say what is wrong. We can only give troubleshooting tips, but you will have to do the hard work. If you describe your environment more closely, we might be able to give more detailed tips.
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Hi @ David Enweremadu,
I wanted to follow up and confirm whether you've had a chance to review the information shared by Erland Sommarskog . If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out.
If you're still encountering any challenges, feel free to let us know we'd be glad to assist you further.
Looking forward to your response.
Best regards,
Lakshmi
Hi @Erland Sommarskog,
I’m following up to check if the response provided below was helpful.
Please let us know if your issue has been resolved. If you still have any questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to get in touch we’re happy to continue supporting you.
We appreciate your participation and thank you for being an active member of the community.
Best regards,
Lakshmi