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Give a Windows network share a drive letter. In File Explorer, open This PC, select Map network drive, and enter the share path. Follow the steps in.

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# How to Map a Network Drive




## How do I map a Network Drive?




In File Explorer, open This PC, select Map network drive, and enter the share path.




Give a Windows network share a drive letter.




Updated 
September 2, 2026
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 6 min
Applies to: Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11


 


Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.




**Before you begin**


Save open work. Confirm that you are working on the intended computer and that you are authorized to make the change.




## Verify the share first




Open \\ComputerNameShareName in File Explorer before mapping it.




## Open Map network drive




In File Explorer select This PC, then use the toolbar or three-dot menu to select Map network drive.




## Choose a letter and path




Choose an unused drive letter and enter the UNC share path.




## Choose reconnect behavior




Enable Reconnect at sign-in only when the share is normally available.




## Finish and verify




Select Finish, authenticate if requested, and open a test file you are authorized to use.




**Verify the result**


Repeat the relevant check and confirm the intended result before considering the task complete.


 


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