Remote Data Access - Passphrase

Created on 17 September 2020 | Last modified on 09 September 2025

Summary

When you need the Remote Data Access (RDA) encryption passphrase in Sage 50 Accounts, and how to check what it is.

As part of the process to set up RDA, you're prompted to enter a passphrase.

When you need this and how to check what it is, depends on if you're the data owner or not.

You need this passphrase when you add other users to RDA.

You need this passphrase when you're invited to access to use RDA.

The person who invited you to access their data can tell you the passphrase.