you may map a network drive in Windows 11 using the Map Network Drive wizard or via the command line. As usual, the GUI method will be easier to follow for most users, but the command line method is more efficient if you know the necessary steps.

Using Map Network Drive Utility

The Map Network Drive utility in the file explorer has barely changed since Windows 7, and the way to use it remains mostly the same. Here are the steps to use this utility:

you may utilize the net use command to map a network drive via the command line. We’ve given examples of some common use cases in this article, but we recommend referring to thenet use documentationfor the complete list of parameters. With that said, here are the necessary steps:

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Troubleshooting Network Drive Mapping Issues

If you’re having issues mapping a network drive in Windows 11, we recommend firstrestarting your PCand making sure that the remote computer is powered ON. Additionally, you should also follow the troubleshooting steps listed below on both PCs:

How to Unmap a Network Drive in Windows 11?

you may unmap a network drive in Windows 11 via the File Explorer or via CMD. You can choose your preferred method as both are very simple to perform.

Here are the steps to disconnect a mapped network drive via the File Explorer:

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you may utilize the/deleteoption with the net use command to disconnect from a mapped network drive. If you want to unmap all the network drives at once, you can use an asterisk (*)instead of a specific device name.

How to Map a Network Drive in Windows 11 for All Users?

Using the net use command, you may create a simple script that maps a network drive automatically at startup for all users. Here are the steps to do so:

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