1. Navigate to File Explorer and click on “This PC”.
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2. Click on “Map Network Drive”.
(It is located under “Computer”)
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3. Select the drive you want to map using the dropdown and click “Browse”.
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Go to network and find the location (either through Hostname or IP address) provided by your IT admin.
4. After clicking browse, Choose the network folder and click “OK”.
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5. Ensure the folder is correct and click “Finish”
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If you encounter an error message, please follow the steps below to turn on network discovery:
1. Click Start/Windows key and search for “Control Panel”
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2. Click the dropdown to sort by “Small Icons”
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3. Click “Network and Sharing Center”
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4. Click “Change Advanced Sharing Settings” located at the left-hand side.
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5. Click “Turn on” for network discovery and click “Save changes”
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After turning on “Network Discovery”, Repeat the steps above for mapping drive.
1. To disconnect the drive, right-click on it and select “Disconnect”.
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