Install Acctivate using a hosted database server

When installing Acctivate on your workstations, you'll need to enter the database server, then enter in the SQL Server credentials when prompted.

Acctivate can be downloaded from acctivate.com/downloads.  When installing Acctivate connected to a hosted server, you should always start by installing the most recent update, which includes new features, performance improvements and bug fixes.

Once you've downloaded Acctivate, browse to your downloads folder and double-click to start the installation.

Click [Next] to begin the workstation install.

If you are installing Acctivate on your workstations in which Acctivate will be pointed to a hosted SQL database server, you need to start by entering in the SQL Server name:

You'll enter in the supplied SQL Server name your Acctivate representative has supplied you.

Once you click [Next], you'll be prompted to enter in the SQL username and password.  Enter these credentials that were supplied as well.

Click [Next] to verify the connection information.

Click [Install] to start the installation on the workstation.

If you receive an error when entering in the server name of the Database Login or Password, you'll need to verify and re-enter in your connection credentials.

Once your installation is completed, Acctivate will auto-launch.  

If you are a new Acctivate user, please review our Training Guides regarding how to use Acctivate.  If you have additional questions, please reach out to your Onboarding Specialist or contact our Acctivate Support Team.