Map a network drive to get to it from File Explorer in Windows without having to look for it or type its network address each time.

🔹 Step 1: Open File Explorer

• Press Windows + E or click the File Explorer icon on the taskbar to open it.

🔹 Step 2: Go to 'This PC'

• In the left sidebar of File Explorer, click on “This PC” to access drive options.

🔹 Step 3: Open 'Map Network Drive'

• Click the three dots (⋯) in the top menu bar and select “Map network drive” from the dropdown.

🔹 Step 4: Choose a Drive Letter

• In the dialog box, select a drive letter (like Z: or Y:) from the dropdown list.

🔹 Step 5: Enter Network Folder Path

• Type the network path to the shared folder (e.g., \\ServerName\SharedFolder) in the Folder field.

• Example: \\us.btswyn.com\Business\Scottsdale

  

🔹 Step 6: Set Preferences

• Check “Reconnect at sign-in” to keep the drive mapped after reboot.
• Optionally, check “Connect using different credentials” if needed.

🔹 Step 7: Finish and Authenticate

• Click “Finish” to complete the setup.
• If prompted, enter your network username and password.