Sage 50 2023: Download, Install and Activate

Sage 50 2023 U.S. edition is now available this release makes the accounting software more stable and secure. The new features and tools included in the latest edition enhance the user experience and efficiency. The new edition comes with an upgraded database engine so that the accounting software has better compatibility with the latest version of Windows. Further, improvements to the in-product help menu make it easier for users to get help. And finally, the enhanced payroll features make it easy to print and file 1099 forms even when you don’t have an active payroll subscription. In this post, you’ll learn how to download, install, activate, and upgrade Sage 50 2023.

New Features and Pricing for Sage 50 2023

Features

New tools and features in the 2023 edition of Sage 50 focus more on improving the efficiency and security of the software. Let’s take an in-depth look at the latest features available in Sage 50.

Upgraded Actian Zen database Engine

Sage 50 2023 US Edition comes with the upgraded Actian Zen database engine version 15.1, which offers the following benefits:

• Full compatibility with Windows 11
• Latest security countermeasures.
• Operational performance imports for better performance and stability.

In-product help improvements

Like the other programs in the industry, the help files in Sage 50 2023 US edition have been converted to HTML5 format, which offers the following benefits:

• Improved ability to search for topics
• Enables users to quickly provide feedback
• Enhanced navigation and improved user experience

However, users need an active internet connection to avail the benefits of these improvements. Without an internet connection, the help menu will appear in the old format.

Discontinued Tools and Features

Because of new industry standards, Sage has removed some of the programs that weren’t offering any benefits to the users. Removing these programs has also helped to improve the efficiency of the software.

• Internet Explorer is no longer supported
  • Internet Explorer is no longer supported by Microsoft, so it has various performance and security issues.
  • WebView2 is available by default in Sage 50 2023. It enables communication between Sage 50 and third-party websites.
• Sage 50 intelligence reporting Desktop Edition
  • Logicim XLGL, an Excel-based add-on, is available as a replacement for custom reporting. (It’s currently available at a 20% discount.)
• Sage Capture and Approval – part of Office 365 integration – have been removed

Miscellaneous notable changes

• No need to convert your company file
  • For all the earlier editions, you had to convert the company file to start using your data in the upgraded Sage 50. 
  • In Sage 50 2023, you can open the company file created in the 2022 version of Sage 50 without first converting the data.
• Improvements to the installation process
  • Add a desktop shortcut to Sage Resources, which offers direct links to Sage Knowledgebase, SageCity, and Sage University.
• New program icons and Sage Logo

Improvements to Form 1099

Sage 50 2023 supports 1099-K forms.

• Identify the payments when you issue a 1099-K form to a vendor. (This is a new default setting)
• Electronically file your 1099K forms through Aatrix.
• Support for codes for Independent Contractors.

The printing and e-filing process for 1099 has changed. Even if you don’t have a payroll subscription, you can print your 1099 forms using the Aatrix print & sign 1099 forms.

Pricing

#	Pro Accounting	Premium Accounting	Quantum Accounting
No of Users	1 user	1-5 users	Up to 40 users
Price per year	$578.00	$924.00 to $2,116.00	$1,533.00 and above
Per per month	$57.17	$92.00 to $211.67	$152.42 and above

Note: you can add Microsoft 365 for $180/year.

How to Install Sage 50 2023: Activate

You can download Sage 50 2023, US Edition, for free from the link provided below or from the official page for the software. As the file size is a mere 435 MB, it shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to download the Sage 50 2023 setup file.

Step 1: Sage 50 2023 Download US Edition

• Click on the Official Download Link mentioned above.
• Choose the location to which you want to save the Sage 50 2023 setup file.
• Click on Save.

Official Download link for Sage 50 2023 – US Edition

Direct download link: Sage 50 2023 – Canada Edition.

Step 2: Installation Steps for Sage 50 2023

You may start the setup process once you’ve loaded the Sage 50 2023 installation to your PC or server device. Either a server computer or a local computer can be used to deploy the program.

• Local installation: if you want to use Sage 50 2023 on a single computer, then installing locally on a computer is preferable.
• Server installation: if you want to use Sage 50 2023 in multi-user mode or you want to store your data on a remote server, then choose server/network installation.

Install on the local computer

• Double-click on the Sage 50 2023 setup file to launch the setup.
• Install the individual components required to install Sage 50.
• Pause your antivirus program, and click on Next.
• Agree to the Terms and Conditions, then choose Next.
• Choose the option, “Auto configure the Windows Firewall to allow install and run Sage 50 (recommended)”, then choose Next.
  Note: manually configuring a Windows firewall can be difficult, so use the installer to configure the firewall for you.
• Input the serial number or activation key, and click on Next.
• When prompted with “Will this be the only computer running Sage 50?”, click on Yes, then Next.
• In the Install Options window, choose the location to store the program files and the company files. 
• Choose Install.
• Click on Finish when the installation completes.

Install on a Server

• Double-click on Sage 50 2023 setup to launch it.
• For the prompt “Will this be the only computer running Sage 50?”, click on No, then on Next.
• In the Sage 50 Company Data Files Storage window, click on “This computer is the server”, and select Next.
• Recheck your selections of installation options.
• When the Sharing Company Data screen appears, click on Share the Folder, then on Next.
• Follow the rest of the instructions to finish the installation and then input the serial number and activation key to activate your software.
• Launch any company file in Sage 50 2023 to upgrade it, or create a new company file.

Now you have to install Sage 50 on workstations connected to the server. Steps to install Sage 50 on workstations connected to the server:

• Use the instructions provided by the installer to proceed with the installation.
• Go to \\[nameofyourserver]\PeachtreeInstaller20xx\ and double-click on ClientInstall.bat.
  • Alternatively, you can double-click on Setup.exe in the same directory and launch the ClientInstall file.
  • Choose No when prompted “Will this be the only computer running Sage 50?”. Click on Next.
  • Choose the option “A different computer on the network is the server and will store Sage 50 company files.”
  • Choose “I confirm that Sage 50 has already been installed on the server.” Click on Next.
• Choose the directory in which you want to install Sage 50 2023.
• Follow the same instructions to install Sage 50 2023 on each of the workstations.

You can use UNC paths to choose a company file location. Steps to use UNC path to install Sage 50 2023:

• While installing Sage 50 2023, in the Company Data Files location window, click on Browse.
• In the input box, enter the server’s IP address or the name of the server.
• Recheck the location for the company file in the bottom right corner of the installer window.
• Input the credentials to log into the server, then choose OK.
• Click on Install after verifying your selections.

Step 3: Activate Sage 50 2023

• Name of the company.
• Account ID – a 10-digit number that begins with a 400… number set.
• Serial Number – consists of 14 alphanumeric characters.
• Activation Key (Key Code) – Unique 23 alphanumeric characters – only needed for offline activations (without an internet connection).
• The payroll ID is only required if you are enrolled in Sage Business Care and receive payroll updates. It is a unique 10-alphanumeric code.

Upgrade Sage 50 Older Version to 2023

Here’s the process for upgrading to Sage 50 older version to 2023:

• When prompted to upgrade to the latest edition, choose Yes. Alternatively, you can go to Help > Upgrade your Sage 50 product. You can then choose the edition that you want to upgrade to.
• Follow the process provided in the installation section to install Sage 50 2023 on your system.
  Note: the previous edition will automatically be replaced by the new one.
• Choose the Company File that you want to open.
• Enter the authentication details for the company file.

Upgrading the company file was a major problem for many users because an upgraded company file cannot be downgraded in the future. So the Sage 50 2023 company file will run easily with the 2022 edition.

System Requirements for Sage 50 2023

• Note: Sage 50 2023 does not support Windows 7.

Minimum Hardware Requirements	Recommended Hardware Requirements
2.0 GHz Processor	2.4 GHz processor (3rd generation or higher)
8 GB of RAM	16 GB of RAM for multi-user setup
Active internet connection	High-speed internet connection for systems using Remote Data Access

Additional Minimum Requirements for Running Sage 50 2023

• 1 GB of free storage space
• Microsoft Edge if you use Sage Payroll Solutions or Sage Payments Solutions.
• Both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge support Connected Services.
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8
• Minimum Resolution: 1280×800; Minimum high-color (16-bit) SVGA video; Small fonts DPI settings available
• Active internet connection for online services/features.
• Company file of less than 5GB if using Remote Data Access.
• Company Name with less than 16 characters

For Multiuser Mode

• License for Sage 50 Premium Accounting and higher
• Supported version of Windows:
  • Windows 10 peer-to-peer networks
  • Windows Server 2016 client-server networks
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2022
• 2 GB of free storage space on the server

Note: Sage 50 Premium Accounting 2023 supports 5 licensed names users, while Sage 50 Quantum Accounting 2023 supports 40.

Integration and Compatibility Requirements

• 2013 and above versions of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• An active subscription to Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, Premium, or Enterprise Edition.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Printers and printer drivers supported by Windows 10 or 11

Conclusion

The US edition of Sage 50 2023 is now available. The accounting software is now more dependable and safe thanks to this update. The most recent edition’s new tools and features improve usability and effectiveness. The updated database engine in the new edition makes the accounting software more compatible with Windows 10 than before.

The in-product help menu has also been improved, making it simpler for consumers to receive assistance. Finally, even without a current payroll subscription, printing and filing 1099 forms is made simple by the increased payroll functionality. I hope that this guide provides you with all the information that you need to get started with Sage 50 2023 – US edition.