Prepare to install Sage 50 Accounts

You need your serial and account number to activate your software. You can find these on your email or the invoice you received with the software.

TIP: If you don't have the email, or your invoice to hand, can retrieve these details from your My Sage Account. Follow the Check your activation key section below.

Go to https://my.sage.co.uk, then enter your details and click Sign In.
Click Software, then click Active products.
Click your serial number, then make a note of your activation key.

Check your system requirements and access

Before you install Sage 50 Accounts, you, or your IT support, should check the following:

Your computer meets the recommended system requirements for Sage 50 Accounts
Log on to the computer as an administrator Check if you're a Windows administrator
If you're installing on a network, you have the right permissions to be able to access your data folder. Share a folder and apply permissions
All users currently working in Sage 50 Accounts must log out before you install the software or any updates

Check if you have a 64-bit operating system

We recommend using the 64-bit version if you can, to help ensure you get the best experience.

Check your operating system type.

Next steps

To install your software, choose an option below:

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Create a My Sage login

Check your serial and account numbers

Check your activation key

Check your system requirements and access

Check if you have a 64-bit operating system

Next steps