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Map a Shared Drive in Windows 11

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  1. Open File Explorer from the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E.
  2. Select This PC from the left pane. Then, on select the 3 dot tab Menu icon, select Map network drive.
    Map network drive selection
  3. In the Drive list, select a drive letter. (Any available letter will do.)
  4. In the Folder box, type the path of the folder or computer, or select Browse to find the folder or computer or Type in the folder path. To connect every time you log on to your PC, select the Reconnect at sign-in check box.
  5. Select Finish.
    Map network drive modal

Note: If you can't connect to a network drive or folder, the computer you're trying to connect to might be turned off or you might not have the correct access.