How to map a network drive

Created on 01 May 2023 | Last modified on 23 May 2025

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Summary

How to map a network drive to the shared data folder for Sage 50 Accounting.

Resolution

NOTE: Sage 50 uses Name Resolution, not mapping by Server IP Address.

Press the Windows+E keys, and then select This PC.
Click Map Network Drive along the top menu.
Select desired drive letter, and then click Browse.
Select the computer you're mapping to along with the shared folder, and then click OK.
- If you receive an "Invalid Company Data Location" error, make sure you share the folder properly
Click Finish.

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Error: "Sage 50 cannot connect to your Sage 50 company data location."