ARCHIVED: How to transfer a Sage 50 to a new computer or server?

1. To download and install the latest version of Sage 50 refer to the article Registration, Downloading, Installation, and Activation.
2. If you are changing servers, see How to install the Sage 50 Connection Manager on the server

1. Create the backup and save to an external media device, see How do I create a backup?
2. Restore the backup on the new computer, refer to How to restore from a backup

Option 2: Find your data folder and file

1. In Sage 50, go to File, Properties.
2. Note the Location and Company File name.
   • Refer to How to find my company file
3. Copy the .SAJ folder and the .SAI file to an external media device. See How do I copy my files from one location to another in Windows Explorer?.
4. Open Sage 50 to the Welcome startup window.
5. Choose Select an existing company and open your company file.

Option 3: If your file is shared using Remote Data Access

1. See How do I download a company file shared with Remote Data Access? to download the file from Remote Data Access to the new machine.

Optional Steps:

I need to setup LAN connectivity (non-Remote Data Access)

1. If you have migrated your data from the old server to the new server and need to network for multiuser mode again, follow How can I share my Sage 50 company file over my local network in Windows 10?.

Transferring Custom Forms:

1. If you are using custom forms, follow the steps on How to transfer a modified Sage 50 form from one computer to another in order to avoid printing issues.