title: Change destination folder in SQL Server Database backup plan
body: <p>I've already created a backup plan in <code>SQL Server 2012</code> using their <code>Maintenance Plan Wizard</code>. This plans runs every midnight and stores the backups at the default location <code>C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL11.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\Backup</code> . But, after one year, now I want to change it's destination folder where the backups are stored. But I can't find any place where I can make that change. So, I went to its <code>job menu</code> where in the <code>Steps</code> window I only see the following command. <strong>Question</strong>: Is there any way we can change the destination folder? If not, in the command window shown below, how can I change the syntax so it store the backup to, say, <code>D:/myNewFolder</code></p>
  
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  <li>This question has been asked <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/q/23089219/1232087">here</a> and <a href="https://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic781927-146-1.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a> in slightly different context but with no solutions.</li>
  <li>Also, the question is <code>NOT</code> about changing the default SQL Server backup folder in general (as has been asked <a href="https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/1583/changing-the-default-sql-server-backup-folder/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a>). My question is specific to changing the backup folder in my only one backup plan created using Maintenance Plan Wizard)</li>
  <li>So please answer the question only if you know a solution and/or have tested if before.</li>
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