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To install the PC edition

Click Download to install the latest version (AccountRight subscription is required). Once you've saved the installer to your computer, double-click it to install the new AccountRight version. When you open the company file in the new version you'll be prompted to update the company file. Now you’re up to date.

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You can also download the latest version directly from the AccountRight download page (subscription required).

To install the Server Edition

Click Download to install the latest version of Server Edition (AccountRight subscription is required) . Once you've saved the installer to your computer, double-click it to install the new AccountRight version. When you open the company file in the new version you'll be prompted to update the company file. Now you’re up to date.

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latest version?

All AccountRight updates are installed automatically, but you must restart AccountRight to complete the update.

Seeing this message?

If you see this message (even after restarting AccountRight), there's something that's stopping the auto-update, like a firewall or anti-virus software. Instead, you'll need to manually install the update.

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Or this message?

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To open an online company file, you must be using the latest AccountRight version.

The above message means there's a new AccountRight version waiting for you to install. Just click Update now to restart AccountRight to complete the installation. You can then open online company files in the latest version.

Or, click Update Later to open a different (offline) company file.

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The latest AccountRight version is

2018.1.1 (see

2023.10 which was released in November 2023. What's new

and

in the

version history). If you're upgrading from a classic AccountRight version (v19 or earlier), learn how to upgrade to the new AccountRight.

You can check your current version on the Welcome window that appears when you start AccountRight. The AccountRight shortcut on your desktop also contains the version number.

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Learn why you need to keep AccountRight up to date.

Ready, set... download!

You need an AccountRight subscription to use the latest version of AccountRight. If your business has a subscription, then anyone you invite to work on your company file can also install and use the latest version.

If you're using the PC Edition of AccountRight (it's most likely you are), click Download to install the latest version (an AccountRight subscription is required). Once you've saved the installer to your computer, double-click it to install the new AccountRight version. If you're using the Server Edition, see the instructions below.

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About updates

Whether your company file is online or not, make sure you keep your MYOB software up to date. You’ll be prompted to update whenever a new version is available for you.
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You can keep working and click Update now when it's convenient, but if you don’t update your software for a while, you might find that you can’t log in to your online file because your AccountRight version is no longer supported. In this case, you’ll need to update AccountRight to access your file. Note that we'll email the primary contact for your AccountRight subscription 1-2 weeks before we end support for your version. If the Update now button isn't showing, see below for instructions on how to update. If clicking Update now isn't working for you, see Installation troubleshooting.

Learn about the new features and find out what version is the latest release on the AccountRight Blog.

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Manually installing the latest version of AccountRight

To install the latest version of the AccountRight PC Edition or Server Edition, follow these instructions. If you're installing for the first time, find out which edition you should install. If you're updating, find out which edition you're currently using.

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Install the PC Edition

Right-click the Download button below and choose Save link as or Save target as and save the installer file to your desktop.
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Close all programs, including AccountRight.
Double-click the downloaded installer file to start the installation.
Repeat these steps to install the update on all computers that access your company file.
After installing, you can start AccountRight using the AccountRight icon on your desktop:
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Open your company file. If prompted to upgrade the file, click Upgrade.

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Slow AccountRight download or installation issues? Download speeds and installation can be affected by your internet connection, antivirus or firewall software or if you're connected to a VPN. If you're having trouble downloading or installing AccountRight, see Installation troubleshooting.

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To install AccountRight Server Edition

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If you're using AccountRight Server Edition 2022.3 or earlier (with the white AR desktop icon like the one shown), you first need to uninstall AccountRight before installing the latest Server Edition.

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To learn about setting up an AccountRight network, see Set up a network.

Right-click the Download button below and choose Save link as or Save target as and save the installer file to your desktop.
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URL https://download.myob.com/arl/Current/MYOB_AccountRight_Server.exe
Close all programs.
Double-click the downloaded installer file to start the installation.

Follow the prompts to install it. After installing, you'll see a new AccountRight Server Edition icon on your desktop:
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As this installation will be used for automatic updates, you'll no longer see a new Server Edition icon after each release.

You'll also see the AccountRight Server Edition icon in the Windows Start menu and the Windows System Tray:
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When an update to AccountRight Server Edition is available, you'll receive a notification in the Windows System Tray. You'll need to restart AccountRight Server Edition to complete the update.

Upgrade the company file

On the server, open each company file you use.
If prompted to upgrade, click Yes.
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For further information about networks and troubleshooting, see Updating an AccountRight network

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To update using the MSI installer

If you

have a terminal server, or roaming profile network setup, you can choose

need to deploy AccountRight using a group policy, you'll need to administer AccountRight using the MSI installer.

More information about this option is available from

For all the details see the AccountRight MSI installation instructions.

Click Download to install the latest version using the MSI installer (AccountRight subscription is required).

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To download the AccountRight MSI installer, visit our downloads page.

Need a helping hand?

Try our Installation troubleshooting guide or get help with two-factor authentication issues. Of course, you can also contact us and we'll be happy to help.

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To install an older version of AccountRight

If you need to install an older version of AccountRight, you can get the installer from the my.MYOB website. You'll need a current AccountRight subscription.

Go to the my.MYOB website:
- For Australian products, go to my.myob.com.au
- For New Zealand products, go to my.myob.co.nz
Log in with your my.MYOB email address and password.
Download the AccountRight installer you need.
Locate the downloaded file, and double-click it to install the update.

If you can't find the installer you need, or you don't have an AccountRight subscription, please contact our support team .

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Need a helping hand?

Try our Installation troubleshooting guide, or contact us and we'll be happy to help.

How do I check my current AccountRight version?

To check your current AccountRight version, open your company file, go to the Help menu and choose About MYOB AccountRight.

You can also check your AccountRight desktop icon to help work out what you're using.

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Nice - you're using the latest AccountRight PC Edition and you'll receive automatic updates with every release! When an update's available, you'll be prompted to restart AccountRight – and you're done.

When you open your company file after an update, the company file will be upgraded to work with that version.

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The "SE" means you have the latest AccountRight Server Edition installed and you'll receive automatic updates with every release! When an update's available, you'll be prompted to restart your server – and you're done. You'll use this version if your company file is accessed by other computers in a local network. Only the server computer in the network will need the Server Edition installed – you can install AccountRight PC Edition on your workstations. Learn about Setting up a network and Updating an AccountRight network

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You're using either an older AccountRight PC Edition (version 2020.4 or earlier) or Server Edition (version 2022.3 or earlier), or you've installed AccountRight via the MSI installer.

See above to download the latest version.

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How does AccountRight update automatically?

Both AccountRight PC Edition and Server Edition will check for available updates, download them and update you to the latest version automatically. If you're working in a network, both Server Edition and PC Edition will update automatically to ensure that all machines are running the same version.

When prompted, just restart to complete the update.

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