How to Restore Your Sage 50 Backup File

Sage 50 offers a way to manage, backup, and restore system files securely. The MySQL database contains all accounting data in the Sage 50 system. It includes a file with company information, a profile, a sam folder, and other files. You need to manage the system files for the smooth working of Sage 50. Come read this article for all the relevant info you need to know.

How to Backup and Restore Sage 50 Company Data?

Every business needs to have accurate records when it comes to invoicing and processing on-time payments. The information from the company in Sage 50 is an invaluable resource. This information assists you in making better decisions for the future of your business. To ensure success without risk – make sure to create automatic backups of your business data in Sage 50. It’s easy to recover data using the backup and restore feature on our accounting program for Sage 50.

Step 1: Take a Backup of your Current Sage 50 Data

Create a Sage 50 backup on your computer

• Download the file you need to back up your company
• Click on the select button and then select the backup option
• Put the reminder date in the field so you will get a notification when it is time to do your backups
• Add your company name in the file type field when you create a past backup
• Use the backup button if you need to access archives
• When backup files are required you will be able to choose your desired file type
• Choose a location to store your backups, or select the backup option
• Save and then click on OK.

Set up Automated Backups

Below are the steps to go through when setting up your automatic backup

• Once you open Sage 50, click on the file and then the automatic backup option.
• It will display a backup configuration window automatically
• Select the company directory button
• Open the tab and hit “New tab” to save the backup
• Select the destination folder to save the file
• Now enter your name and password and we will verify and set up users for your company.
• Confirm your password and click on verify user details
• Below, you will find a field named company name in the backup file name. Please write this company name if available
• Choose the backup button for what you need. It is suggested to use a file labeled automatically to create a new backup.
• Click on the save button and then choose to save the location and configuration file name
• When you select the company directory, click Save.
• Click on schedule>back-up schedule>Ok

Set up Cloud Backup

• Start the Sage 50 then upload your files to the cloud using the Configuration page.
• Then, upload them to back up your files.
• Now activate your Sage 50 accounts
• Choose the option sign-in, which appears below the Microsoft 365 Account info tab.
• Click on the Sage 50 access to an app that allows users of Microsoft 365 to analyze data.

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Step 2: Restoring a Sage 50 backup

• Ensure that all the users are exited from the Sage workstation before proceeding with the backup restore.
• Double-click on the option launcher then again double-click on the File & Network status report button.
• Return to the wizard and close the window labeled Network status report.
• Start the business works launcher.
• Restore the file by selecting the File button and then clicking the Restore button.
• Click the Next button to finish your request.
• It will open the Restore File window.
• Search for and recover lost files and folders.
• Files cannot be found in the screen’s right-hand corner.
• Ensure that the file has been selected and then hit on Next button.
• It will display the “About to restore this file” window.
• Select preferences at the top before continuing.

Today we focused on backing up and restoring your company file. You learned the different ways to create and restore the backup in Sage 50. So get in touch with us if you ever need any help with Sage 50.

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