You are not authorized to access the database Lotus Notes

27 Mar 25 11:36 am

You are not authorized to access the database Lotus Notes

If you see the “You are not authorized to access the database” error when trying to open an NSF file in Lotus Notes, it means that the file permissions or access rights are restricted. This problem is often caused by administrator-imposed restrictions, damaged NSF file permissions, or corruption within the database. To resolve it, first, make sure that you have the necessary access rights. If the NSF file is located on a server, ask the database administrator to grant the necessary permissions. Additionally, try opening the file with a different Lotus Notes user profile to check if the problem is user-specific.

However, if you still cannot access your NSF file, there are chances that it may be corrupted or locked due to security restrictions. In such cases, eSoftTools NSF to PST Converter software can help you bypass access restrictions and recover emails, contacts, calendars, and attachments from the NSF database. This tool allows you to convert NSF files to PST, EML, MBOX, and other formats, making it easier to access your data in Outlook or other email clients.