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BrightPay 2024/25 is now available. Click here to get started with BrightPay's cloud software or click here to download BrightPay for Windows/Mac.

Please note : We are experiencing a higher number of calls and emails at this time of year, so you may experience a longer than usual wait time in reaching one of our support agents. 

NOTE: You are viewing documentation for a previous tax year version of BrightPay. Click here to view the documentation for the current 2024/25 tax year version.

Registering for BrightPay Connect

To register for BrightPay Connect, simply click the grey cloud icon in your BrightPay payroll software and select 'Create an Account'. .

1) Enter your details in the fields provided, and tick the box to agree to the terms and conditions, if you are happy to do so.

2) Next, tick the box 'I'm not a robot' and select Submit.

3) An email will subsequently be sent to the email address provided with instructions on how to complete the registration process.

4) On receipt of this email you will be provided with a link, which will bring you through to your login screen. Simply log in to BrightPay Connect with your email and password.

5) Your BrightPay Connect Dashboard will now be displayed on screen.

6) Initially you will have no employer files added - simply purchase a single employer subscription or purchase a subscription pack if you would like to connect multiple employers to the cloud.

7) This can be done by clicking the 'Buy Code' button and purchasing online.

8) To redeem a purchased code, simply enter the code in the filed provided and click 'Submit'.


You are now ready to link your first employer file to your BrightPay Connect account. For assistance with this, click here .

 

 

 

 I've Forgotten my Password!

 

If you have forgotten your password for BrightPay Connect you can reset it either by

 

1) On BrightPay’s starting screen, select the 'Backup & Self Service' Cloud tab and click the 'Forgot Password?' link:

 

or

 

 

2) While you are in an employer file, click the Cloud icon at the top right of the screen and select 'Forgot Password?'

 

 

 Your new password must be at least 6 characters long and contain at least one numerical character 

 

 

 

 

Need help? Support is available at 0345 9390019 or brightpayuksupport@brightsg.com.

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