2 - Download and install 

At the main site

Update the computer that holds your data

If you're happy to install the full Sage 50 software on the computer that holds your data, you can  skip this step and continue to 'Update all computers at the main site'. If not, follow the steps below to install the Sage 50 Accounts data service on your data computer.

1. On the computer that holds your data close all software, then click the link below:
   • Sage 50 Accounts v27 - Data Service
2. This will download automatically to your downloads folder, or click Save.
3. To begin the installation, locate and double-click Sage50Accounts_27.2_Dataservice.exe
   To view your Downloads folder, press Ctrl + J on your keyboard.
4. Select the I accept the terms of the Licence Agreement check box and click Next.
5. Click the Data service only installation type.
6. Once complete, click Close.

Update all computers at the main site

Install the full software on all computers you use Sage 50 Accounts on. You should also install the full software on the computer that holds your data if you have not installed the Sage 50 Accounts data service above.

1. Close all software, then click the link below:
   • Download Sage 50 Accounts >
2. This will download automatically to your downloads folder, or click Save.
3. To begin the installation, locate and double-click Sage50Accounts_27.2.exe
   To view your Downloads folder, press Ctrl + J on your keyboard.
4. If prompted, click Yes to allow this app to make changes to your device.
5. Select the I accept the terms of the Licence Agreement check box and click Next.
6. Check the location matches the directory you noted, then click Upgrade.
7. To continue, click Yes, begin installation.
8. Once installed the software checks for any updates, if prompted download and install them.
9. If prompted to restart your computer, make sure you have any work saved, then click Restart now.
10. If not prompted to restart, to complete the install, click Close, then click Close.

Update your company data

The first time you open each company after updating your software, you're prompted to update the data.

1. Open each company and click OK to update the data.
   If a company is not connected using Remote Data Access, instead click Yes and continue to step 4.
2. Enter your Sage ID Email and click Continue.
3. Enter your Sage ID Password and click Log In.
4. Once the data is updated and checked, click OK then click Close.
5. If connected using Remote Data Access, click OK to upload your data.
6. Enter your Logon name and Password.

At each remote site

If you use Remote Data Access (formerly Sage Drive), you must install the full software at each site.

1. Close all software, then click the link below:
   • Download Sage 50 Accounts >
2. This will download automatically to your downloads folder, or click Save.
3. To begin the installation, locate and double-click Sage50Accounts_27.2.exe
   To view your Downloads folder, press Ctrl + J on your keyboard.
4. If prompted, click Yes to allow this app to make changes to your device.
5. Select the I accept the terms of the Licence Agreement check box and click Next.
6. Check the location matches the directory you noted, then click Upgrade.
7. To continue, click Yes, begin installation.
8. Once installed the software checks for any updates, if prompted download and install them.
9. If prompted to restart your computer, make sure you have any work saved, then click Restart now.
10. If not prompted to restart, to complete the install, click Close, then click Launch Sage 50 Accounts.

3 - Refresh Microsoft 365 credentials

If you integrate with Office 365, you need to refresh the Microsoft 365 credentials. You need to do this once, on one computer.

1. Open Sage 50 Accounts using the Manager log on details.
2. From the main menu, click Settings, then click Company Preferences.
3. If you're prompted to close other windows, click Yes.
4. Re-enter your Manager password, click OK, then click the Microsoft 365 tab.
5. Click Re-enter Microsoft 365 ID, enter your Microsoft 365 owner email then click Next.
6. Enter the Password then click Sign in.
7. Approve the sign-in request on your Microsoft Authenticator app.
   Alternatively, to verify your identity using a different method, click Sign in another way.
8. Once approved, your data is synced with Microsoft 365.
9. Click OK.

4 - Final checks

Great news! If you've followed the steps above you're now ready to start using Sage 50 Accounts v7. Let us know if you found this guide helpful by using the feedback options below.

If necessary, to check everything is up and running, in Sage 50 Accounts click File, click Open, then click Open Company Data and check the following columns:

• Version - check your version is v27.2.664.0.
• Remote Data Access - check this shows as Online - Main or Online - Remote.

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