How to: Map a network drive or shared drive in Windows 11


Instructions

1) If you are connecting to a server on the TTU campus, connect to the TTUnet network using a wired, wireless, or VPN connection.

2) In your Windows taskbar, click the Start button to access your Start menu.

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3) In the search field, type "file explorer". When the search results appear, click File Explorer to open it.

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4) In the toolbar at the top, click the ellipsis button ().

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5) Click Map network drive.

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6) From the "Drive" drop-down list, choose any drive letter you wish.

TIP: Letters that are later in the alphabet, such as "Z", are recommended and will result in less conflicts with removable drives (i.e., USB drives).

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7) Either click the Browse button to locate the appropriate folder or simply type the path into the field labeled "Folder".

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8) Click Finish.

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9) Windows will attempt to connect to the network resource that you specified.

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If you are prompted for credentials, sign in using your eRaider account.

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OUTCOME

The network drive has been mapped. If you left the checkbox "Reconnect at sign-in" checked, the drive will appear in your "This PC" window until you manually remove it.

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