Prepare Tally and the connector
Keep Tally running on the same computer as the local connector, with the required company open. Enable its supported HTTP/XML access and note the port shown in Tally. The browser, connector and Tally need to use the corresponding configured ports.
- Open Convert Old Format to New → Tally Data → Connect with Tally, or Import Centre → Tally → Connect Tally Directly inside a client.
- Download the Local Connector setup from the page if it is not installed. Start it and keep it running.
- Enter the Tally port and select Check Connector where available. Choose the correct company.

Choose periods and supporting information
- Enter From Date and To Date for CY. Verify the complete financial-year range.
- Enable Import Previous Year also when required. Select the PY source and dates; choose a separate PY Tally company if the years are maintained separately.
- Review the supporting-data options shown, such as Fixed Assets, Unsecured Loans, PF & ESI and Capital/Partner Accounts.
- Fetch the data, inspect recognised ledgers and review grouping and closing inventory before saving or generating.
If the connector does not connect
Review points
- Confirm that the connector is running and that the Tally port matches. Keep the intended company open.
- Check local firewall/browser prompts. Use the existing connector Help and App Videos for installation or connection diagnostics.
- Use Upload Tally Files as an alternative. A connector failure does not require starting the financials manually in Excel.
Continue with a related guide
- Prepare your first financial statements
- Import Tally files without a connector
- Convert old Excel financials to the new format
- Import CY/PY and refresh an existing year
- Review ledger grouping and opposite balances
- Edit notes, capital, PPE and closing stock
- Review alerts, signing details and PDF/Excel downloads
- Use previous-year ITR and supporting-data imports