Drive Mapping – Windows

PostedOctober 3, 2024

UpdatedOctober 3, 2024

How to Map a Network Drive in Windows

Step	Action	Description
Step 1	Open File Explorer	Press Windows + E on your keyboard to open File Explorer.
Step 2	Navigate to "This PC"	In the File Explorer, go to the This PC section in the left-hand navigation pane.
Step 3	Click "Map Network Drive"	In the top menu, click on the Computer tab. Then click Map network drive in the ribbon at the top.
Step 4	Choose a Drive Letter	In the Drive dropdown, select a drive letter you want to assign to the network location (e.g., Z:).
Step 5	Enter Folder Path	In the Folder field, enter the network path of the folder you want to map (e.g., `\\servername\foldername`). If you're not sure of the path, click Browse to find it on the network.
Step 6	Reconnect at Sign-In	Check the box for Reconnect at sign-in if you want the drive to automatically reconnect every time you log into Windows.
Step 7	Connect Using Different Credentials (Optional)	If you need to connect with different user credentials, check the box for Connect using different credentials. You'll be prompted to enter a username and password after you click Finish.
Step 8	Click Finish	Click Finish to complete the mapping process. The mapped drive will now appear in the This PC section in File Explorer.