Before you start, make sure you have full administrator access to the server folders. If a third party manages your IT, contact them to prepare the server locations.

Install the network version on the server

1. To download your software, click the relevant link below:
   • UK - Download SAP v25
   • ROI - Download SAP v25.1
2. Double-click the file that downloads, then select Run.
3. Choose Install Accounts Production, then select Next.
4. Select Network Configuration, then Next.
5. Read the licence agreement, accept it, then select Next.
6. Under Location of Client List, browse to the server folder for client list files.
7. Under Location of Client Datasets, browse to the server folder for dataset files.
   If updating an existing network install, enter the current Client List Path and Default Data Path.
8. In the Application Destination Folder, enter the server path.
   For example, \\servername\Sage Accounts Production\Install.
9. Make a note of this path for later use.
10. Select Next, review your settings, then select Next again.
11. Select Finish to complete the server installation.

Install the software on each client computer

1. Browse to the Application Destination folder noted in step 8 above.
2. Double-click Setup.exe and select Next.
3. Choose one of the following options:
   • Workstation – for computers that remain in the office
   • Laptop – for laptops that need offline access to client data
4. Select Next. 
5. Use the default installation location or select Browse to choose a different folder.
6. Select Save, then Next, review the information.
7. Select Next then Finish.
8. If you're upgrading, repeat these steps on each computer until all installations are up to date.

Activate your software

1. Open Sage Accounts Production.
2. Enter your Sage account number, postcode and serial number.
3. Select Licence Now.
   • To postpone licensing, select Licence Later. You can use the software for 30 days in trial mode