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Get Started

Welcome to Sage! Jump‑start your success with complimentary Quick Start courses available in Sage University. Designed as a guided weekly journey, these short, focused courses help you get up and running quickly—and confidently. 

Quick Start Learning Path:

For the best experience, we recommend taking them in order.

  1. Getting Started with Sage 50: Build a strong foundation as you learn how to install Sage 50, navigate the system, and access helpful resources. You’ll set up your Sage account, explore the Customer Portal, and get comfortable with core features.
  2. Setting Up Your Sage 50 Environment:  Set up your company with confidence. Learn how to convert existing data, customize settings, create users, and configure security to protect your business information.
  3. Payroll Setup and Features: Get payroll ready with step‑by‑step guidance. Set up payroll defaults, employees, and balances, and activate Sage HR to manage employees and payslips with ease.
  4. Exploring Additional Features: Unlock more value with powerful add‑ons and integrations, including Bank Feeds, invoice payments, cloud backup, AutoEntry, remote data access, and apps from the Sage Marketplace.

By the end of the Quick Start journey, you’ll be fully set up and ready to manage your business in Sage 50 with confidence.

Did you know?

  • Your product subscription gives you access to additional training at no extra cost, including Core Learning.
  • You can unlock even more with a Learning Membership—featuring advanced courses like Payroll, Inventory, Job Costing, Time & Billing, plus new content on AR automation and AI. You’ll also gain access to cloud training, certifications, and the latest webinars to help you build expertise and drive better business outcomes.

Need extra help?

On the left side of the screen are various topics you can navigate through that will assist you with getting started in Sage 50. 

*Community Hub is the new name for Sage City