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Download and install Sage 50 Accounts v26 - step 6

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Summary

This article takes you through the steps to download and install Sage 50 Accounts v26.

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NOTE: Installing updates when working from home - If you're temporarily working from home during the Coronavirus outbreak, or using Sage Drive, there are some extra things to consider when deciding if you should install the latest Sage 50 Accounts v26.3 update. Read more >

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Back up your data

  1. Click File, then click Back up.
  2. To check your data, click Yes and click OK, then click Close and click Close again.
  3. Click Browse and browse to where you want to save your backup, then click OK.
  4. Click OK, then click OK again.
Update the computer that holds your data

Download and install your software on the computer that holds your data.

If your data is held on a computer that doesn't have a full Sage Accounts installation you must download and install the Sage 50 Accounts v26 - Data Service on that computer instead.
Download Sage 50 Accounts v26
  1. To download Sage 50 Accounts v26, click the link below:

    Download Sage 50 Accounts >

  2. Enter your My Sage login details, click Sign In, then click Download.
  3. If prompted to save the file, note the file name, then click Save.

    Depending on your web browser, the file may automatically save to your Downloads folder. To view your Downloads folder, press Ctrl + J on your keyboard.
Install Sage 50 Accounts v26
Update all other computers

On all other computers, follow the same steps above to download and install your software.

Convert your data

Once installed, open each company in Sage 50 Accounts v26 to convert your data.

Microsoft 365

You now need to refresh your Microsoft 365 credentials. The credentials are the email address and password of the Microsoft 365 owner. You only need to do this once and on one computer.

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