SyncLinx is an application we offer that bridges the gap between Sage 50 and ExakTime and allows you to import Sage 50 entities into ExakTime to quickly get you started and help limit double-entry.
AccountLinx is the other half of SyncLinx and allows you to export your ExakTime time data into Sage 50. If you would like steps on setting up AccountLinx and exporting your time data into Sage 50, refer to our article that covers connecting the applications and the exporter settings.
If you have any questions or concerns during setup and/or use, you can contact us with the "Request Support" link at the top of the page and we will try to assist as best as possible. Keep in mind, however, that we are not Sage support. We will try to assist you as much as we are able, but there are aspects of Sage 50 that are out of our area of expertise and your questions may be better served by Sage support or your trusted contact to answer/assist.
As Sage 50 allows flexibility to fit various needs, we cannot take every unique setup into account. It is advised to read through this article before setting up SyncLinx/AccountLinx to understand what is needed ahead of time.
Before Updating Sage 50 to a Newer Version...
If you have a working connection between AccountLinx/SyncLinx and Sage 50, it is advised to consult us before updating Sage 50 to a newer version to ensure that we are compatible.
In the worst-case scenario, if Sage 50 is updated and AccountLinx/SyncLinx is not yet compatible, AccountLinx will not be able to export to Sage 50 and require you to manually enter time data into Sage 50 and/or SyncLinx will not be able to import data into ExakTime Connect from Sage 50.
As of November 2024, Sage 50 (Canadian Edition) 2025.0 is compatible with AccountLinx 4.7.8.1080
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Using Credentials for Sage 50 Canadian Edition (API)
To connect SyncLinx and AccountLinx to Sage 50 Canadian Edition (API), we must utilize a Sage 50 user credential every time you try to use SyncLinx or AccountLinx. As Sage 50 only allows a user to be logged in one at a time, you cannot be logged in to Sage 50 and use SyncLinx or AccountLinx at the same time.
Make sure that Sage 50 is also in single-user mode.
Connecting SyncLinx to Sage 50 Canadian Edition (API)
- Go to Tools and click Select Data Source....
- Select "Sage 50 - Canadian Edition [Simply and Quantum Accounting] - API. [Requires import via SyncLinx]" and click OK.
- A message will appear to resolve connection issues. Click OK and the following window will appear.
- Browse for the Sage 50 database, enter your Sage 50 username and password, then click Test Connection in the "Data Connection" section towards the top.
- Select the company to import data from from the "Company Selection" section towards the bottom.
- Save your settings.
- Once SyncLinx can connect to Sage 50, you will be able to import entities from Sage 50. You must import new entities through SyncLinx so the time data can properly export from AccountLinx for payroll purposes. If you do not use SyncLinx to import the entities, you may encounter issues when trying to export their time data via AccountLinx into Sage 50.
Importing from SyncLinx
The import process for SyncLinx is standardized for all accounting/payroll applications we integrate with. If you are unfamiliar with using SyncLinx, please refer to the following article.