A UNC path is the path to a folder or file on a network. It contains the server name in the path, and tells Sage where to find your data.

An example of a UNC path is: \\server01\sage\accounts.

In the steps below, we show you how to change your data path from a mapped network drive to a UNC path.

Find the UNC path for a mapped drive

1. Hold down the Windows Key and R.
2. Type CMD and press Enter.
3. In the CMD window, type net use, then press Enter. 

You'll see a list of all mapped drives. The UNC path appears in the Remote column. 

Change a mapped drive to a UNC path

1. Browse to the following directory;
   

   Sage Accounts v33 or above	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\Vxx
   	Where Vxx is the version. For example, v33.
   Sage Accounts v32.1 or below	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\20xx
   	Where 20xx is the year of your software. For example, 2026 is v32.

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2. If you can't find the above directory, show hidden files and folders first.
3. Double-click the Company file and choose Notepad, then click OK.
4. Select the mapped drive path and press Delete.
5. Type in the UNC path you obtained in the steps above.
6. On the menu bar, click File then click Save.