Remote Data Access - Passphrase

This article provides more information about when the Remote Data Access encryption passphrase in Sage 50cloud Accounts is needed, as well as explain how to check what the passphrase is.

 

In Sage 50cloud Accounts, when you set up Remote Data Access, as part of the process you are prompted to enter a passphrase.

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If you're the data owner - When do you need this passphrase?

You need this passphrase when you give other other users Remote Data Access to your data.

How to check what the passphrase is

1. Logged in as MANAGER, click Settings then click Remote Data Access Settings and click Show Password/Passphrase.
   
   NOTE: Remote Data Access Settings is only available on the Settings menu once you have set up Remote Data Access. For more information on Remote Data Access and how to set it up - Read more >
   
   
2. Enter your login details and click OK.

TIP: The passphrase doesn't need to be changed once it has been set up. 

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If you're not the data owner - When do you need this passphrase?

You need this passphrase when you have been invited to access over Remote Data Access. If you don't know the passphrase, the person who invited you to access their data should supply you with it.