How to Upload Your Compt Payroll File to ADP Workforce Now

When you run payroll in Compt, a report is generated that can be imported directly into ADP Workforce Now. Follow these steps to enable imports and upload your file.

Enable Paydata Import (one-time setup)

Before you can import payroll files, you must enable Paydata:

  1. Go to Setup →Payroll → Company Options.


  1. Select the correct Co Code.
  2. Scroll down to the Import section and check Paydata.

  3. Click Done at the bottom of the page.

Importing Pay Data

Once Paydata is enabled, you can upload the file from Compt:

  1. Go to Process → Utilities → Import.
  2. Click on Paydata → Add

  1. Click on Browse For Files → Add Files, select your Compt file, then click Upload.

The file must follow this format: EPI<co code><2-digit number>.csv

Example: EPIAO4490.csv (where AO4 = co code, 90 = arbitrary number)


  1. After the file is uploaded, select the file and click Done.

If you skip this step, you'll need to re-upload the file.

Process the File

  1. From the Import → Paydata page, select your uploaded file.

  1. Click Other Actions → Start.
  2. The system will process the file:
  • Completed = success
  • Completed with Errors = click the filename to view error details

Add the Batch to Payroll

  1. Go to Process → Payroll → Payroll Dashboard.
  2. If you haven't started a payroll cycle, click Start New Payroll and follow the steps.
  3. Click on Manage Payroll

4. On the Manage Regular Payroll page, locate the uploaded batch (check the Batch ID column).

  1. Click the batch to review. Use Auto Balance if needed.

  1. Once reviewed and balanced, the batch will be included in payroll.

✅ You're all set! Your Compt payroll file is now uploaded and ready in ADP Workforce Now.

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