Frequently Asked Questions

Log On Questions

What do I need to log on?

For new and existing Sage customers, you need to sign up for a Sage Customer Portal Account before you can log on to the portal for the first time.

If you are an existing Sage customer, you will need your Sage Customer Account ID in order to sign up. Your Sage Customer Account ID was sent to you via e-mail from Sage. If you cannot locate the e-mail with your Sage Customer Account ID, please contact Sage Customer Portal Help at the telephone numbers at the bottom of this page for further assistance.

For further instructions on signing up, please read the next question.

How do I sign up for the Sage Portal?

  1. On the Customer Portal home page, click Log On on the upper right hand corner to display the logon page.
  2. On the logon page, click the Sign-up for a Portal Account link.
  3. On the sign up page, you will be presented with two options:
    • If you are an existing Sage customer, select the option I am an existing Sage Customer and type your Sage Customer Account ID (a 10 digit number starting with 4) in the My Sage Customer Account ID field; this is a required field.
    • If you are a new Sage customer, select the option I am a new Sage Customer.
  4. Click Continue.
  5. Fill in the required fields and follow the instructions on the screen. Please note you will be asked for a valid e-mail address and a password. You will use your e-mail address to log on to the Sage Customer Portal.
  6. Click Sign Up to complete your registration.

How do I reset my password if I lost or forgot mine?

Follow the steps below to reset your password. You will need the e-mail address for which you are registered and your User ID. A temporary password will be sent to your e-mail address.

  1. Click Forgot your password?
  2. Click Reset Password.
  3. Enter your E-mail address.
  4. Click the Submit button.
  5. Check your e-mail for the temporary password. It may take up to ten minutes for your new password to arrive.
  6. Log on using the temporary password.
  7. When prompted, enter a new password that meets the following criteria:
    • Passwords must contain at least eight characters
    • Passwords must contain at least one number and one special character.
    • Passwords must not begin with a special character.
What are the supported internet browsers for the Sage Customer Portal?

Internet Explorer is the supported internet browser for use with the Sage Customer Portal.

If you use Firefox, Chrome or other browsers and encounter issues, we recommend using Internet Explorer instead.

Error Messages

I tried to log on and received a message that says "User Authentication Failed." What should I do?
  1. Verify that you typed your e-mail logon ID correctly.
  2. If the e-mail address is correct, verify that you are typing your password correctly. If you are copying and pasting the password from an e-mail or other file, verify that there are no spaces before or after your password; after you paste your password, press the BACKSPACE key to remove a space at the end. Alternately, you can type the password manually instead of using copy and paste.
  3. If you still cannot log on, follow the steps above to reset your password.
I tried to log on with the wrong password too many times and now my password is locked. What should I do?
  1. From the Logon page, click Get help logging on to chat with one of our help team agents who will unlock your account
I tried to logon and it states my account is locked. I haven't accessed the portal lately.

Your portal account is automatically locked after 180 days of inactivity. This is done in order to ensure that your customer information is kept in the strictest of confidence.

  • From the Logon page, click Get help logging on to chat with one of our Customer Service agents who will unlock your account
  • You can log on immediately after unlocking your account.

    I tried to enter my new password and the system will not accept it. What should I do?

    If you see a message that says "Password is invalid" use the following guidelines to set up a valid password:

    I tried to reset my password and see a message that the system "cannot find a match in our records." What should I do?

    Verify that you are entering the e-mail address you used when creating your portal access. This must match Sage's records. If you still cannot reset your password, from the Logon page, click Get help logging on to chat with one of our Customer Service agents.

    Portal Features

    Knowledgebase

    The Sage Knowledgebase is a vast repository of articles and technical documentation which can be accessed directly at using the same credentials as you use to access the Customer Portal. You can search all content by performing a basic Knowledgebase search, or you can limit your results using options like product and application with an advanced Knowledgebase search. Use keywords when you search the Sage Knowledgebase to get the most relevant search results.

    As a Sage customer, you have access to all public content plus articles specific to the Sage products that you own. For many Sage products, there is no need to log on to search the knowledgebase. Just click the Knowledgebase tab on the navigation bar to begin looking for articles that can help resolve your issues. For other products, you need to log on to access more knowledgebase articles and perform other actions such as subscribing to knowledgebase articles, providing feedback about an article to the author, and rating articles.

    Registering Your Product

    You can register your Sage product using the Customer Portal. Before you can register, you need to sign up for a Customer Portal account first. After you've logged on, click the Product Registration tab located on the navigation bar. You will need your products serial number in order to register your product.

    Retrieving Product Registration/Activation Codes

    Once you've signed up for a Customer Portal account, you can log on and view your activation codes in case you ever need to reinstall your product. Your activation codes can be found in the Details area located under the Products on the navigation bar. The Details area is a fast and easy way to find key information about your company's Sage products and contracts. In addition to the online display, all information in the Details area can be emailed. You also have the ability to print the information displayed for the selected Product Family in the Details area.

    Technical Product Question Online Case Submission

    If you have an active Service Plan Contract, you can submit a Technical Product Question case after logging on to the Customer Portal. A Technical Product Question case relates directly to a product and is assigned a unique ID, always beginning with the number 8. All Technical Product Questions generate a response from Sage. Within the Customer Portal you also have the ability to search, update, and print previously created Technical Product Question cases.

    Chat

    There are different ways to contact Sage for assistance. One way to communicate with a live agent without picking up the phone is through chat. An active support plan is not needed to chat with Sage regarding Customer Service inquiries. However, for technical assistance chat, you will need to log on to the Customer Portal and have an active support plan.

    How do I contact Sage for assistance with the Customer Portal?

    For assistance with the Sage Customer Portal (this website), contact us: