How to install Sage 50

Step-by-step instructions on how to install Sage 50 Accounting.

 

 

 NOTE: If you’re a new customer, get started with Sage 50.

1. If you have the Sage 50 Accounting installation CD, insert it into your CD Drive.
2. If you have downloaded Sage 50 software, double-click the SA_202**CP1.exe installer file.
3. If you downloaded Sage 50 on your workstation, and need the installer file for your server,
   • Go to the download folder in C:\Users\Public\Documents\Sage Software\Simply Accounting\Download
   • Copy SA_202**CP1.exe to your server and run the executable file
4. Go to the Sage 50 Accounting: Download Portal for all available downloads and supported versions.
5. Depending on your computer settings, you'll see this message: "Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?".
6. Select Yes to continue.
7. Select Next to continue.
   • By default, the wizard extracts the installer files to C:\Sage\Sage 50 Accounting Installer Files - CDN Release 202x.x
8. Click Install Sage 50.
9. Select your language, then click OK.
10. Select Yes to have your firewall automatically configured.
11. Select your installation type.
    • Select Typical to install Sage 50 on the computer
    • Select Advanced and choose Server Only to install just the Connection Manager on the server
12. The installation will retrieve the activation codes automatically if you have a previous version of Sage 50 installed and have an internet connection.
    • Select Next to continue automatically or select No thanks if you want to activate manually and then enter your serial number
13. Read and select I agree to accept the terms of the license agreement.
14. Click Finish.