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MYOB Client Files Locked

A MYOB client stuck on "Analysing data" or not syncing for days, or your team can't open its tasks? The MYOB file needs its username and password before XBert can sync it.

Written by Sunniva Andersen

Some MYOB files need a username and password before XBert can read them. Until you enter them, XBert can't sync the file.

You might notice:

  • the client shows Analysing data please wait on Clients > Insights, for days

  • the client never finishes syncing

  • your team can't work on the client's tasks

If you see any of these for a MYOB client, check whether it needs its password before changing anyone's permissions.


Check whether a MYOB file needs its password

  1. Click the Settings icon (the gear icon) at the lower left of your screen.

  2. Under Clients, click Connections.

  3. Find the MYOB client. If it shows Password Required in red, it's locked.


Unlock the MYOB file

  1. Click Password Required.

  2. Enter the Username and Password for the MYOB file.

  3. Click Submit.

Once it's unlocked, XBert syncs the file.


Client still stuck on "Analysing data"?

If the client doesn't show Password Required but still shows Analysing data please wait, its first sync hasn't finished.

  1. Go to Clients > Sync and find the client.

  2. Check what it shows:

What you see

What to do

A red Reconnect button

The client is disconnected from its accounting software. Click Reconnect

The Sync button is greyed out, and hovering over it says A sync is already in progress

The first sync is still running. Large files can take a while. If it's been running for more than a day, contact our support team with the client's name

To understand what the Sync page shows: 👉 Read more here: Overview: How XBert Syncs Your Client Data


Having trouble with the MYOB password?

If you don't know the file's login, or MYOB won't accept it: 👉 Read more here: MYOB Administrator Password Issues​


Need help?

If you have any questions, our support team is here to help!

Reach out via the chat widget on the bottom left of your XBert screen (Help), or email us at support@xbert.io

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