How do I open multiple companies at the same time?

Created on 21 November 2022 | Last modified on 16 January 2026

Summary

Open multiple companies at the same time in Sage 50 Accounting.

Open Sage 50.
Open your first company.
Click File, Open Company.
The message Do you want to keep [first company name] open? will appear.

NOTE:

If you don't receive the message, then you'll need to reset all your one-time messages.
Click Yes.
Select the new company to open.
Click OK.
The new company will open.

NOTE:

Only the active company will appear in color. The inactive company will appear in gray until you click that company's window. You can't open multiple companies with the same name. Change one of the company names.