Map a Drive Network Drive

Owned by Casey Gorman
Last updated: Mar 21, 2019

There are multiple way's to map a shared drive. Some of the way's are outlined below in different sections

Different Ways to Map a Network Drive


  1. Using the File Explorer Ribbon
  2. Using the Context Menu
  3. Using Command Line


Using the File Explorer Ribbon to Map a Drive

  1. Open the File Explorer and Navigate to This PC
  2. Select Computer to open the File Explorer Ribbon
  3. Select Map Network Drive
  4. Click here to jump to the Map Network Drive GUI section


Using the Context Menu to Map a Drive

  1. Open the File Explorer right click on This PC
  2. Select Map network drive...
  3. Click here to jump to the Map Network Drive GUI section


Map Network Drive GUI

  • Select a drive letter not in use.
    • Drive letters in use will show a path next to it if used by another mapped drive.
  • Type in the folder path to map the letter to.
  • Optional: Select Reconnect at sign-in
    • When this box is checked, the drive will automatically reconnect at next sign in.
  • Optional: Select Connect using different credentials
    • This is used when connecting from a non Florida Polytechnic University domain joined computer.


Using Command Prompt to Map a Drive

  • Open Command Prompt
  • Modify and run the command as needed
net use * \\remotepc\share /u:domainname\username password /persistent=yes

Using an asterisk(*) will select the next available drive letter to map the drive. If a particular drive letter is needed, replace the asterisk with the drive letter and a semi colon. Example: net use s: \\remotepc\share

\\remotepc\share is the network share that the mapped drive will be pointing to.

/u: is only needed if using a non domain joined computer, such as a personal device. This allows different credentials to be used rather than using the currently signed in user.

/persistent=yes will reattach the drive automatically at next login if it is available. This tag is optional and if left out, the default is no.


Drive letters used by other disks will not appear. Sometimes computers will assign a drive letter to other built-in storage devices and consume a drive letter.

Using Mapped Drives Remotely

Florida Polytechnic Files can can be used remotely with mapped drives while connected to the VPN.


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