# Can't run NPM on local DevKinsta site

**URL:** https://community.kinsta.com/t/cant-run-npm-on-local-devkinsta-site/2916
**Category:** Questions
**Created:** [January 5, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/cant-run-npm-on-local-devkinsta-site/2916 "2024-01-05T14:42:57Z")
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#### Post date: [January 8, 2024, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.kinsta.com/t/cant-run-npm-on-local-devkinsta-site/2916/4 "2024-01-08T15:29:54Z")

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Hey @Jim_Hockless1 👋

I’m sorry to hear that didn’t work. I did some digging through the community forum and I found a similar thread here 👇

[Link to thread](https://community.kinsta.com/t/how-do-you-npm-install-in-docker-volume/2363/6)

Regarding the `UNC paths are not supported. Defaulting to Windows directory.` response you’re receiving, it may be worth referencing the last post in the thread which recommends mapping the WSL network path to a local drive in Windows first.

This may be what’s preventing your path from being accessible so it might be worth checking this out. I hope it helps!

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