How to Install TCP in Tally

How to Install TCP / TDL in Tally

Follow this step-by-step guide to load and activate a TCP / TDL file in TallyPrime.

Before you begin

TallyPrime can be customized using TDL files and TCP-based add-ons. This guide explains the commonly used methods of installing and activating these files.

Use the following steps when the TDL or TCP file is available on your computer.

1

Open the company in TallyPrime

Open the Company and go to the Gateway of Tally.Press F1 : Help from the top-right corner.

Gateway of TallyPrime
Gateway of TallyPrime
2

Open TDLs & AddOns

From the Help menu, select TDLs & AddOns.

TDLs and AddOns in TallyPrime
TDLs & AddOns
3

Open Manage Local TDLs

Select F4 : Manage Local TDLs.

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Manage Local TDLs
4

Specify the TDL / TCP file location

Specify the path where the TDL / TCP file is saved on your computer.

Set Load TDL to Yes.

Specify TDL file path in TallyPrime
Specify the TDL / TCP file path
5

TDL / TCP Activated

The respective Add-On is activated.

Tip: Once the required add-on is activated, return to the Gateway of Tally and check the relevant feature or report to confirm that the installation is complete.

How to Install TDL at Account Level

This method is used when the TDL needs to be uploaded through the Tally account / Control Centre.

1

Open Manage Account

From the Gateway of Tally, go to:

F1 → Settings → License → Manage Account

This will open the Tally account management page.

Tally Manage Account
Manage Account
2

Login with Administrator Credentials

Login using the administrator email ID and password associated with the Tally account.

Tally account login
3

Select the TDL Management section

Select the required account and open:

Control Centre → TDL Management → List of TDLs

TDL Management in Tally Control Centre
4

Upload the TDL file

Click UPLOAD OTHER TDL.

Click on Upload Other TDL
5

Select and upload the TDL file

Enter a valid name for the TDL and select the required TDL file from your computer.

If applicable, mark the primary resource file as the Main File.

Click UPLOAD to complete the process.

Upload TDL File
5

Select and upload under TDL Configurations

Open TDL Configuration.Under Configuration name, Choose the one with Active Status.

Select the new uploaded file and click SAVE.

TDL Configuration Saved

How to Update an Existing TCP File

Follow these steps when you receive an updated version of an existing TCP file.

1

Download the updated TCP file

Download the latest version of the TCP file to your computer.

2

Open the existing TCP location

Locate the folder where the existing TCP file is stored. This is generally the Tally installation folder.

3

Replace the old TCP file

Replace the existing TCP file with the updated file.

Important: Make sure the file name does not contain an automatically generated suffix such as ABC(1).tcp.
4

Restart Tally

Restart Tally to load the updated TCP file.

Still Facing an Issue?

If you are having trouble installing or activating a TCP / TDL file, our team can help.

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