A UNC path is the path to a folder or file on a network. A UNC path 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. 

A list of all mapped drives appears. The UNC path is in the Remote column. 

Change a mapped drive to a UNC path

1. Browse to the following directory:
   TIP: You'll need to show hidden files and folders if you can't find these folders.
   

   Sage Accounts v31	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2025
   Sage Accounts v30	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2024
   Sage Accounts v29	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2023
   Sage Accounts v28	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2022
   Sage Accounts v27	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2021
   Sage Accounts v26	C:\ProgramData\Sage\Accounts\2020

2. Double-click the Company file and choose Notepad, then click OK.
3. Select the mapped drive path and press Delete.
4. Type in the UNC path you obtained in the steps above.
5. On the menu bar, click File then click Save.