2 - Download and install 

Tip: If you, or a colleague, need to follow these steps at other locations, you can email this article.

On the server or computer that's to holds your data

If you're only installing on one computer, please only follow the sections 'Install the full software' and 'Set up your data' then continue to '4 - Final checks'.

Install the full software

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. Click the Standard (recommended) installation type and click Yes, begin installation.
7. Once complete, the software checks for any updates, if prompted click Install then click Yes, begin installation.
8. If prompted to restart your computer, make sure you have any work saved, then click Restart now.
9. If not prompted to restart, to complete the install, click Close, then click Close.

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Set up your data

Tip: If you have a backup to restore, first create a blank company, then restore your backup.

1. Open Sage 50 Accounts.
2. In the Add a Company window click Create then click Continue.
3. Enter your software Serial number, Activation key and Account number.
   You can find these on your order confirmation email.
4. Click Next, then to confirm your licence, click OK and click OK.
5. Ensure the Share this folder for all users check box is selected.
6. Make a note of the shared network path then click Next.
7. To create your new company, follow the on-screen prompts, clicking Next on each window.
8. Once you have entered all your details, in the Summary window click Create.
9. Enter your manager Password you created during the process then click OK.

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On client computers

Install the full software on each client computer

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. Click the Standard (recommended) installation type and click Yes, begin installation.
7. Once complete, the software checks for any updates, if prompted click Install then click Yes, begin installation.
8. If prompted to restart your computer, make sure you have any work saved, then click Restart now.
9. If not prompted, click Close, then click Close.

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3 - Connect client computers to your data

1. On each client computer, open Sage 50 Accounts.
2. In the Add a Company window select Connect, then click Browse.
3. Browse to, or type, the network path you noted earlier, adding \Company.000 at the end.
   For example: \\server\SAGE2021\Company.000
   
4. Click Continue and click Next then click OK and click OK.
5. Click Connect and enter your Logon name and Password then click OK.

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4 - Final checks

Great news! If you've followed the steps above you're now ready to start using Sage 50 Accounts v27. 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 then click Open and click Open company Data and check the following columns:

• Version - check your version is v27.2.664.0.
• Data path - check this shows the path to the folder you noted earlier.

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