What is Happening to Sage 50?
By Spring 2024, Sage will require a mandatory two-factor authentication system for Sage 50 Accounting (also known as Sage 50cloud). Otherwise known as multi-factor authentication, or MFA, this additional layer of security enhances your data protections by necessitating a second form of verification alongside a username and password.
Who and What Will This Affect?
This will directly affect cloud-connected services such as Remote Data Access or Sage HR, as users will no longer be able to share their login information. You will not be affected by this change if your Sage 50 is operated on your local server (on-premise), although we recommend you consider upgrading to SWK’s Secure Cloud Service that includes MFA for increased cybersecurity.
What are the Next Steps?
To prepare for the change, we suggest that Sage 50 administrators review this Sage University Course on creating new users, or read the article “How to add a new user”. Each user seeking access to cloud-connected services will need a Sage Account; refer to “What is a Sage account and how to sign up” for guidance.
Finally, view the full instructions on how to sign up for two-factor authentication here.
How Cloud Hosting Enhances Security and Ease of Access
If you are currently hosting Sage 50 on-premise, consider switching to the cloud for increased cybersecurity, ease of access, and even reduced costs.
SWK’s Secure Cloud Hosting, accredited by Sage, makes it easy for you to move your Sage 50 accounting system to the cloud, securing your financial information from cyber threats and allowing multiple users to access it from anywhere.
Contact SWK today to learn more about migrating your Sage software to a secure cloud environment and ensure that your data and systems are protected 24x7x365.