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End-to-End Encryption Setup Query

I installed the online version, selecting end-to-end encryption, and then invited my two colleagues to join the account. Neither of them chose this security level. Can we retrospectively apply it so we return to full encryption?


Posted by Jim Varney on Apr 4, 2019 9:08 AM BST

Hi Jim,

Sorry no - you cannot retrospectively apply end-to-end encryption to an
account. Here's what you will need to do:

  1. Export your business to a backup file (click menu File > Create Backup >
    On This Computer)

  2. Click menu File > Close. Then select your existing business and click
    'Remove'

  3. Click Add > Import From Existing File, then select the backup file you
    just created

  4. Create a two new sharing codes as described here
    <https://www.solaraccounts.co.uk/help/how-to-share-financial-data-with-your-accountant>
    and
    send one to each of your colleagues

Your colleagues should then do the following:

  1. Log into Solar Accounts with their existing user accounts

  2. Click menu File > Close, then select the business name and click 'Remove'

  3. Log out and click the 'Create new user account' link below the password
    field

  4. Enter personal contact information to create a new user account

  5. Click 'Show advanced security options' and enable End-to-End encryption

  6. Click 'Access a Shared Business' and enter the sharing code you sent them


Posted by Solar Accounts Customer Support on Apr 4, 2019 11:13 AM BST