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Prepare to install Sage 50 Accounts

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Summary

Steps to complete before you install Sage 50 Accounts.

Description

When you're installing Sage 50 Accounts, follow our checks to get prepared to:

  • Install for the first time
  • Install on a new computer
  • Upgrade your version

Resolution

Select whether you're installing for the first time or upgrading:

▼ New install

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 serial and account numbers

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, you can retrieve these details from your My Sage Account. Follow the Check your activation key section below. 

Check your activation key

  1. Go to https://my.sage.co.uk, then enter your details and click Sign In.
  2. Click Software, then click Active products.
  3. 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:

Check if you have a 64-bit operating system

We recommend using the 64-bit version if you can, to help ensure you get the best experience.

Check your operating system type.

▼ Upgrade

Check your system requirements and access

Before you install Sage 50 Accounts, you, or your IT support, should check the following:

Next steps

To install your software, choose an option below:

Upgrade your licence

Growing business? Add more companies, users, or employees to your licence with ease. Leave your details and we’ll be in touch.

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