How to enter your Sage Data Objects (SDO) serial number and activation key into third-party software

Summary

Enter an Sage Data Objects (SDO) serial number and activation key into sage 50 Accounts v24.0 and below.

Description

In Sage 50 Accounts v24.0 and below, you must enter a Sage Data Objects serial number and activation key before a third-party application can link to your accounts data.

In Sage 50 Accounts v24.1 and above, a Sage Data Objects serial number and activation key is no longer needed.

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To find your Sage Data Objects activation information

For Sage Accounts v21 to v24.0, use the following serial number and activation keys:

Sage Accounts v24
  • Serial number: SAGESDO
  • Activation key: ZHIEKPK
Sage Accounts v23
  • Serial number: SAGESDO
  • Activation key: RCYLSWK
Sage Accounts v22
  • Serial number: SAGESDO
  • Activation key: EAHDFBL
Sage Accounts v21
  • Serial number: SAGESDO
  • Activation key: IIYFDYJ


For earlier versions, please contact Sage Customer Support.

 

To enter your Sage Data Objects activation information
NOTE: This option is not available in Sage 50 Accounts v25 and above.

  1. On the menu bar click Tools then click Activation and click Enable 3rd Party Integration.

     If the Tools menu doesn't appear, log on to Sage Accounts using the MANAGER logon.

  2. Enter your Sage Data Objects serial number and activation key then click Continue.

 

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200427112605841
Last Modified Date
Mon Jul 21 13:03:28 UTC 2025
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Modules: Administration
Modules: Serial Numbering
Modules: Service Manager
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