How Do You Unlock Sage Payroll?

To clear the locks:

1. From the Windows desktop > right-click the Sage 50 Payroll option > Properties > Find Target or Open File Location.
2. Locate and double-click DBUtilities.exe.
3. Select the required company > Clear Locks.
4. When prompted that clearing locks may cause data corruption > Yes > OK.

How do I unlock my Sage account?

If this happens, you have three options: Option 1 – wait five minutes until the account automatically unlocks. Option 2 – force account to unlock by resetting your password. Option 3 – create a new My Sage login using a different email address.

How do I unlock the Sage database?

How to: How to clear user locks in Sage Payroll

1. Step 1: Log everyone out of Sage Payroll.
2. Step 2: Right-click the icon that you use to start your Payroll program.
3. Step 3: Click ‘Find target’ or ‘Open location’
4. Step 4: Look for a program called ‘dbutilities.exe’ and run it.
5. Step 5: Clear the locks and exit the program.

How do I access payroll on Sage?

Once you have added Payroll to your subscription, you can access it from within your account. In the top left-hand corner, beside the Sage logo, it says Accounting or Accounting Start. Select the drop-down to select Payroll to open it.

How do I activate payroll in Sage 50?

How to activate or update my payroll ID or key code with Sage 50 CA payroll service?

1. In Sage 50, go to Help, Update Service Plan, Activate my Payroll, or Update Payroll ID.
2. Verify and enter your Account ID (starts with 400)
3. Select Check service plan.
4. If prompted, enter the Payroll ID.

What is the default password for Sage?

The default logon name is manager with no password. If you previously used a password when accessing Sage 50cloud Accounts, you should use this password with the manager logon. If forgotten, you can reset your manager password.

How do I contact Sage support?

If you aren’t able to answer your security questions, please contact us on 0191 479 5955. Alternatively, you can create a new MySage login using a different email address.

Where is Sage payroll data stored?

For example, the data may currently be located in C:Program FilesSage PayrollCompany_001Paydata. For security and backup purposes you may want to move the data to a server, for example Z:DataSage DataPayrollCompany_001Paydata.

How do I delete a company from Sage Payroll?

Ensure you aren’t logged in to the company you want to delete. Whilst logged in, click File, click Delete Company then if prompted enter your password. Select the company you want to delete, click Delete Company then click Yes. Click OK then click Cancel.

How do I change my password on Sage 50?

Add, Modify or Remove Password

1. In the Home window on the Setup menu, choose Set Up Users & Roles .
2. From the list, select Sysadmin and click Modify User.
3. In the Enter Password box, type a password up to seven characters long.
4. In the Re-enter Password box, verify your password by retyping it.
5. Click OK.
6. Click Close.

How do I manually enter Payroll in Sage?

Enter Manual Paychecks

1. From the Tasks menu, select Payroll Entry.
2. Select the employee you want to pay.
3. When filling out the check, enter the check number if this check has already been printed or if you don’t want to print this check from Sage 50.

Can you use Sage Payroll remotely?

Can you access Sage payroll remotely? Yes, you can install Sage Payroll on a hosted remote desktop service. This will enable as many users as you need to connect to and run Sage Payroll remotely from anywhere in the world where there is an internet connection.

Is Sage Payroll easy?

Payroll and HR software from Sage is easy to set up and use. Once you’re up and running, you can manage your payroll from any location at any time. All you need is an internet connection. Plus, our frequent software updates will keep you up-to-date and compliant with the latest payroll and pension legislation.

How do I run Payroll on Sage Payroll?

Process your payroll

1. Select the employees that you want to pay in this pay period.
2. Click Payroll, then click Enter Payments.
3. Enter the hours and rates for any payments and deductions.
4. Click the Summary tab and check amounts are correct.
5. Click Save / Next.
6. Repeat 3 to 5 for each employee.
7. Click Close.

How do I set up a Payroll account?

Steps to create a payroll account

1. Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
2. Give attention to the paperwork of employees.
3. Difference between Employee and Independent Contractor.
4. Local / State IDs.
5. Document all Employee Compensation Terms.
6. Set a Pay Period.
7. Choose the method of Payroll System.
8. Keep the Records accurate.

Does Sage 50 have Payroll?

Sage payroll plans include timely and comprehensive in-house payroll processing within your Sage 50 solution to help you save time and reduce the risk of payroll tax penalties at year-end.

How do I reset my Sage password?

On the Login Home screen, click on Forgot your password. Enter your email address and click on the Reset Password button. You will then receive an email with a system generated password. As soon as you log in with the new system generated password, you will be prompt to change your password.

How do I find my Sage manager password?

Forgotten your manager password?

1. On the Logon window enter your Logon name and tab to the next box.
2. Click Forgotten password and answer your security question, then click OK.
3. Enter a new Password and Confirm Password.
4. Enter a Security question and Security answer then click OK.

How do I change my Sage ADMIN password?

Go to Administrative Services / Users and select the ADMIN user. Change the password and save. This new password will be applicable for all the companies’ setup in Sage 300 ERP.

What time is Sage Helpline open?

We’re running live Q&A sessions Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm where our product experts are answering your questions.

How do you chat with Sage?

To start a chat:

1. Click the Get in touch button below.
2. Select the product you need help with, then click Chat now. TIP: If you can’t see the Online chat option you may need to click Something else… and then click View other contact options.
3. Complete the Online chat form, then click Start chat.