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# Network Shares




A network share is a folder or other resource made available to authorized users over a network.




Network Shares instructions, reference material, and troubleshooting.


 


## Which share guide should I start with?




Choose Access a network share for an existing path, Map a network drive for a drive-letter shortcut, and Create a network share when publishing a folder. Confirm the intended server and folder before changing discovery or permissions.




## Why can I reach the server but not open the folder?




Network reachability and access permission are separate checks. Record the exact path and error, then check the account being used and the permissions that apply to it. Do not make a private folder public as a shortcut around an access-denied error.


 


## Guides




[Networking

### How to Create a Network Share in Windows

Share a folder with specific people on a trusted Windows network. 7 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/networking/network-shares/create-network-share/)




[Networking

### How to See Devices on Your Network

View discoverable computers and devices on a trusted local network. 6 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/networking/network-shares/see-network-devices/)




[Networking

### How to Turn On Network Discovery

Allow a Windows PC to find and be found by devices on a trusted network. 6 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/networking/network-shares/enable-network-discovery/)




[Networking

### How to Map a Network Drive

Give a Windows network share a drive letter. 6 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/networking/network-shares/map-network-drive/)




[Networking

### How to Access a Windows Network Share

Open a shared folder by computer name and share name. 6 min · Easy](https://screensie.com/knowledge-base/networking/network-shares/access-network-share/)