Mapping a network drive using File Explorer is a simple way to access a shared folder or device on a local or remote network. Here are the steps to map a network drive using File Explorer:

• Open File Explorer from the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E.
• Select This PC from the left pane. Then, on the File Explorer ribbon, select More > Map network drive. ¹
• In the Drive list, select a drive letter. (Any available letter will do.)
• In the Folder box, type the path of the folder or computer, or select Browse to find the folder or computer. To connect every time you sign in to your PC, select Reconnect at sign-in. ^{2 3 4 5}
• If you need to use different credentials to access the network location, select Connect using different credentials and enter the username and password when prompted. ^{2 3 4 5}
• Select Finish. The network drive will now show up in File Explorer under the This PC section. ^{1 2 3 4 5}