Windows - Mapping M: Drives (Home Directory)

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This document details how to map your UW-Green Bay M: drive (home directory).

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Setting up Map for Network Drive

1. Navigate to File Explorer on the task bar or start menu.

Open File Explorer

2. In File Explorer:

        1. Select "This PC" on the left side of file explorer.

        2. Select "Computer" at the top.

Select ThisPC

3. Select "Map Network Drive."

Map Network Drive

4. On the Map Network Drive screen:

        1. Select the desired letter for the drive.

        2. Enter the correct file path.

        3. Make sure only the Reconnect at sign-in checkbox is checked. 

        4. Select "Finish."

Network Folder Options

The drive will now appear under This PC with your other drives.


Folder Path Examples

To map your M: drive (home directory), use the following paths: 

  • Staff: \\fpsa\u\username   
    • The "username" is your UW-Green Bay staff email without @uwgb.edu.
    • The letter "u" is the first letter of your last name/the first letter of your UW-Green Bay username. 
    • Ex: \\fpsa\d\doerjc
  • Student workers: \\fpsa\studentworkers$\username
    • The "username" is your UW-Green Bay student worker email without @uwgb.edu.
    • Ex: \\fpsa\studentworkers$\stoffice

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