When you need the Remote Data Access (RDA) encryption passphrase in Sage 50 Accounts, and how to check what it is.
Description
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.
Resolution
▼ I'm the data owner When do you need this passphrase?
You need this passphrase when you add other users to RDA.
How to check what the passphrase is
- Log in as MANAGER, click Settings.
- Click Remote Data Access Settings and click Show Password/Passphrase.
- Enter your login details and click OK.
▼ I'm not the data owner When do you need this passphrase?
You need this passphrase when you're invited to access to use RDA.
How to check what the passphrase is
The person who invited you to access their data can tell you the passphrase.