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.

Create a My Sage login

Before you download your software, you need to create a My Sage login.

If you already have a login, continue to the next section, Check your activation key.

Check your activation key

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

Next steps

To install your software, choose an option below:

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Check your serial and account numbers

Create a My Sage login

Check your activation key

Check your system requirements and access

Next steps