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This guide describes how to move DirectDebitsLink to a new Location (machine or folder).
This guide describes how to move DirectDebitsLink to a new Location (machine or folder).


== How to move DirectDebitsLink to a new machine or folder ==
== Overview ==


[[File:MoveDirectDebitsLinkWelcomeWindow.png|300px|thumb|right|DirectDebitsLink welcome dialogue]]
[[File:MoveDirectDebitsLinkWelcomeWindow.png|300px|thumb|right|DirectDebitsLink welcome dialogue]]
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[[File:MoveDirectDebitsLinkRegistrationKeyDialogue.png|300px|thumb|right|Registration key dialogue]]
[[File:MoveDirectDebitsLinkRegistrationKeyDialogue.png|300px|thumb|right|Registration key dialogue]]


DirectDebitsLink exists as a series of files and folders contained with a main folder. In order to move DirectDebitsLink to a new location, the [[DirectDebitsLink Folder]] must be copied in full to the new location. If moving DirectDebitsLink to a new machine or hard drive, you will need to obtain a transfer key. Be aware that costs may apply to request your transfer key.
DirectDebitsLink exists as a series of files and folders contained with a main folder. In order to move DirectDebitsLink to a new location, the [[DirectDebitsLink Folder]] must be copied and pasted to the new location.  


You will need to perform three steps:
== Procedure ==
# Move the DirectDebitsLink folder to the new machine
# Request a Transfer Key (only if moving to a new machine or hard drive);
# Enter the Transfer Key into DirectDebitsLink (only if moving to a new machine or hard drive).
 
=== Step 1: Move the DirectDebitsLink folder to the new location ===


Please follow these instructions to move the DirectDebitsLink folder to a new location.
Please follow these instructions to move the DirectDebitsLink folder to a new location.
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# Locate the [[DirectDebitsLink Folder]] to move;
# Locate the [[DirectDebitsLink Folder]] to move;
# Copy and paste the folder to the new location;
# Copy and paste the folder to the new location;
 
# Setup DirectDebitsLink on the new PC
=== Step 2: Request your Transfer Key ===
# Delete the [[DirectDebitsLink Folder]] in the old location
 
A '''Transfer Key is required''' if you are using [[DirectDebitsLink v2015.12.2.159]] and below. To get around the transfer key you can '''[http://accountingaddons.com.au/directdebitslink/upgrade/ upgrade]''' to a latest version.
 
Please follow these instructions to request your transfer key.
 
# Start DirectDebitsLink;
# Answer OK to all the standard prompts that display until you get the DirectDebitsLink welcome dialogue;
# On the DirectDebitsLink welcome dialogue, check the '''I accept the terms and conditions found in the End User License Agreement.''' and click '''Continue''';
# Click the '''Request Transfer Key''' button and send an email to Accounting Addons to obtain your transfer key;
# Click '''Continue'''. You can continue using DirectDebitsLink while you wait for your transfer key. Once you receive the key, proceed to the next step.
 
Please allow 24 hours turn around time. For faster response times please provide notice of the transfer key request so that we can be prepared to generate it for you.
 
=== Step 3: Enter your transfer key ===
 
Once you receive your transfer key, follow these instructions to enter it into DirectDebitsLink.
 
# Start DirectDebitsLink;
# Answer OK to all the standard prompts that display until you get the '''Transfer DirectDebitsLink License''' dialogue;
# Click the '''Enter Transfer Key''' button;
# On the '''DirectDebitsLink Licensing''' dialogue, click '''Enter Registration Key''';
# Copy and Paste your Transfer Key into the '''Registration Key''' field  of the '''Registration''' dialogue and click OK;
# Click on the '''Continue''' button of the '''DirectDebitsLink Licensing''' dialogue;
 
DirectDebitsLink should now be useable on the new machine. Be mindful you may need to update your data connection. See [[Changing how DirectDebitsLink connects to your data file]] for more information.


== Related Topics ==
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