Windows 10/11 manually map a network share

Question:

How do I manually map a network share?

Answer:

Windows 11

  1. Open File Explorer:

    • Press Win + E or click the File Explorer icon on the taskbar.

  2. Navigate to Network:

    • In the left pane, click on This PC.

  3. Map Network Drive:

    • Click on the three-dot menu button in the top bar.
    • Select Map network drive from the drop-down menu.

  4. Specify the Drive and Folder:

    • In the "Drive" field, select a drive letter from the drop-down list.
    • In the "Folder" field, enter the network path to the shared folder (e.g., \\servername\sharename).

  5. Authentication (if required):

    • If the shared folder requires credentials, check the option Connect using different credentials.
    • Click Finish.

  6. Enter Network Credentials:

    • If prompted, enter the username and password required to access the shared folder.

  7. Access the Mapped Drive:

    • Once connected, the mapped drive will appear under This PC in File Explorer.

Windows 10

  1. Open File Explorer:

    • Press Win + E or click the File Explorer icon on the taskbar.

  2. Navigate to Network:

    • In the left pane, click on This PC.

  3. Map Network Drive:

    • Click on the Computer tab in the top menu.
    • Select Map network drive.

  4. Specify the Drive and Folder:

    • In the "Drive" field, select a drive letter from the drop-down list.
    • In the "Folder" field, enter the network path to the shared folder (e.g., \\servername\sharename).

  5. Authentication (if required):

    • If the shared folder requires credentials, check the option Connect using different credentials.
    • Click Finish.

  6. Enter Network Credentials:

    • If prompted, enter the username and password required to access the shared folder.

  7. Access the Mapped Drive:

    • Once connected, the mapped drive will appear under This PC in File Explorer.

Troubleshooting:

  • Ensure you are connected to the Berry Secured network. 
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