Map Network Share on Windows

Mapping Network Share

1. Open File Explorer.

2. In File Explorer:

1.  Located on the left hand side, hover your cursor over "This PC" and right click.

2. In the drop down menu, select "Map network drive..."

screenshot of file explorer with this pc right clicked

3. In the following screen:

        1. Enter the desired file path. 

        2. Assign the desired letter.

screenshot of popup window with folder name and drive number selected

4. After filing in the folder and drive:

        1. Select "Reconnect at logon."

        2. Select "Finish."

screenshot of window with reconnect at sign in circled and finish circled

For this example, we used the compserv network share

4. After filing in the folder and drive:

        1. Select "Reconnect at logon."

        2. Select "Finish."

 

5. After this the drive will appear in your list of mapped drives.


Error Message

If you receive this error message, the file path is incorrect or you do not have access to the share:

screenshot of network error


Mapping Home Directories

If you are mapping your home directory (M drive), use the following paths: 

Staff: \\fpsa\u\username

***NOTE: The singular "u" is the first letter of your last name.***

Student workers: \\fpsa\studentworkers$\username

Students: \\fpsb\u\username

***NOTE: The singular "u" is the first letter of your last name.***