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How to Map a Network Drive

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By Luis E. Chavez Saenz Luis E. Chavez Saenz Writer New Jersey Institute of Technology Luis Chavez is a former Lifewire writer and a System Administrator with 5+ years' experience writing about technology for end users. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on April 7, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Windows The Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide

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Go to File Explorer -> This PC -> Computer -> Map Network Drive. Select the drive, enter the UNC path, click Finish.Accounts that don't have the required permissions will fail to create connections, so be sure you have that info ready. This article explains how to map a network drive in Windows 10. If you're looking to do that in Windows 7 or 8, the instructions are a bit different. How to Map a Network Drive in Windows 11

How to Map a Network Drive in Windows 10

A mapped drive enables users to take advantage of the storage on other devices in the network. Instead of downloading or copying the same data to all your devices, you can save this data in a single folder, then share this folder and make it available for other devices. Once you've shared the location of this data via a UNC path, you can then map the network drive to all your devices with a few simple steps. Launch File Explorer. Select This PC. In the windows that opens, select Computer > Map network drive. Select the drive letter for the network drive you would like to map, enter the UNC path in the Folder text field, then select Finish. The UNC path is the location of the shared folders you want to connect to. For example: "\\testserver\share\test" tells the computer that's the shared folder you want to connect to on the network drive you specified in the Drive letter drop-down menu. If you're prompted for credentials, enter the credentials for an account that has the required permissions to access the file/folder and select OK. Accounts that don't have these permissions will fail to create a connection to the network drive. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Map a Network Drive in Windows 7 and 8 How to Connect to a Server How to Map a Network Drive in Windows 11 Understanding How to Map a Network Drive in Windows XP How to Map a Network Drive on a Mac 31 Best Free Backup Software Tools (October 2022) What Is a Mapped Drive? How to Move Google Docs From One Drive to Another How to Lock a Folder in Windows 10 How to Check Free Hard Drive Space (Windows 11, 10, 8, +) How to Share a Folder of Google Drive How Do I Create a Windows Password Reset Disk? How to Connect Steam Deck to a PC How to Share Folders and Collaborate Using Google Drive How to Share and Collaborate With Google Drive How to Back Up Your Photoshop Elements Organizer Catalog Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies