When you log on to Sage HRMS, you can select sample data or live data. The sample data includes employees and scheduled tasks in the Organizer, which mimic how an actual company may use Sage HRMS. If you are new to Sage HRMS, the sample data allows you to familiarize yourself with entering data and using features without adversely affecting your company’s production (or live) data.
Logging On
Press Ctrl + U on the Logon page if you want to update system files before logging on to Sage HRMS.
When logging on to Sage HRMS, you must log on with your Windows authentication or enter a User Name and password to access either database.
Log On Using Sample Data
Sage HRMS provides a default User Namefor logging on to sample data.
- Select Use Windows Logon to log on with your Windows authentication. Otherwise, enter MASTER in the Username field.
- Leave the Password field blank.
- Select Sample Data.
- Click Logon.
Live data is your company's production database, which contains employee information and other company data. Sage HRMS provides a default User Name and password for you to log on for the first time. After logging on, change the logon credentials and set up security according to your company's requirements.
Log On Using Live Data
- Select Use Windows Logon to log on with your Windows authentication. Otherwise, enter your User Name in the Username field. If you are logging on for the first time, enter MASTER.
- Enter your password in the Password field. If you are logging on for the first time, leave the field blank.
- Click Live Data.
- Click Logon.
After logging on to Sage HRMS, you can switch between live and sample data anytime. This is useful if you want to see how a feature or process works in the sample data before implementing it in your live data. To switch between live and sample data, select File > Logout at the top of Sage HRMS.