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Windows 10: Map network drive - this is how it works

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Map network drive under Windows 10
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Disconnect from the network drive
quick start Guide

Folders in the network can be treated like drives under Windows. This is done in a few clicks..

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Whether on a NAS or a home server: If you regularly access a folder in the network, it can be worthwhile to include it as a drive. The folder is then given a drive letter, just like hard drives or connected USB sticks. This has a number of advantages. For example, you can use programs to open and save files on the network that normally cannot access network shares. In general, the folders integrated in this way appear in Windows Explorer so that you can more easily access the files in the network. In the following we will explain to you how to create a network drive in Windows 10.

Map network drive under Windows 10

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions .

1st step:

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Open Windows Explorer and switch to the " This PC " area using the navigation bar on the left-hand side .

2nd step:

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In the Explorer menu bar, click on " Computer ". In the menu that appears, click the " Map network drive " button .

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In the menu that appears, use the " Drive " drop-down menu to select the drive letter under which the connected network drive should appear in Explorer. Of course, Windows only offers free letters here.

4th step:

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In the " Folder " field, enter the network address that is to be used as the drive under Windows. If you don't know the address by heart, click Browse . In the menu that is now open, select the network share and accept it with " Ok ".

5th step:

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Before you map the network drive, you can define various options . If you check the box next to " Reconnect at logon ", Windows 10 will try to restore the network folder on the next restart. The option " Connect with different credentials " is interesting if different users with different access rights have been configured on the network drive. In this case you have the option of establishing the connection to the network with other access data.

6th step:

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Are you satisfied with the settings? Then accept them by clicking " Ok ". Windows 10 now connects the network share immediately and mounts it as a drive. If the share is password-protected, you will be asked for a password beforehand . After entering the access data, the drive is then available.

Disconnect from the network drive

As already described, you can easily address such an integrated network drive via the Explorer. Here you can also disconnect the connection if necessary. To do this, simply click on the network drive with the right mouse button . In the context menu click on " Disconnect " to cut the connection..

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If you no longer need a network drive, you can disconnect it with two clicks.

quick start Guide

  1. Open your Windows Explorer and click on " This PC " on the left .
  2. Go to " Map network drive " in the top menu line .
  3. Drop-down menu "Select drive " a drive letter from.
  4. Next to " Folder ", enter the network address that is to be used as the drive under Windows. And click " OK ".
  5. If desired, check the options " Reconnect at login " or " Connect using different credentials ". Finally click on " OK ". Sometimes it may be necessary to enter a password to complete the process.
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