Log in as the system administrator

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Solution ID:

200427112313280

Last Modified Date:

Wed Oct 22 15:33:58 UTC 2025

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Case category//How do I...//setting up

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Description

When you log into Sage 50 Payroll Ireland as the system administrator, ADMIN, you have access to all administrative tasks. For example, create a company in the Company Manager window and Set up a pension link.

TIP: You can't process payroll as an administrator, only as an ordinary payroll user. Set up payroll access groups and users to do this.

Cause

Resolution

When you log in as the system administrator (ADMIN), you can complete all administrative tasks, such as creating companies or setting up pension links.

Open Sage 50 Payroll Ireland.

Enter the following details:

Field	What to enter
User Name	Type ADMIN.
User Password	Type the administrator password. The default password is pass. Change the administrator password of your payroll.
Payroll Name	Leave blank.
Payroll Password	Leave blank.

Select OK to log in.

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