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Common Sage 50 and Dext Connect Errors

Updated over a week ago

This page contains some common errors encountered when using the Connect desktop application with Sage 50, and how to troubleshoot them.

Username already in use

Causes:

  • The same username used to integrate with Connect has also been used to perform a different integration (e.g. the previous desktop integration)

  • The Connect app is currently syncing

  • A document is stuck in Sage 50

Troubleshooting:

  • Uninstall any previous desktop connectors and restart your computer or service

  • Check your 'user connections' in Sage 50

  • Clean the Sage 50

  • Create a new username and password in Sage 50 and update it in Connect

  • Check for an update to the Connect app, and install the latest version

Connect does not install

Causes:

  • You do not have administrator privileges on your computer or server

  • Connect is being blocked by your firewall or antivirus programs

Troubleshooting:

  • Install the Connect app as your computer or server's admin

  • Add Connect to your antivirus or firewall's whitelist

The 'Publish' button is greyed out in Connect

Causes:

  • Connect is offline

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