To access certain resources on the network you will need to map a network drive. These are steps to do so.


Instructions to Map a Network Drive


Step-by-step guide


Step 1: Open the File Explorer

  • Click on the Manila folder icon at the bottom or bottom-left of your screen, located on the task bar.
  • Alternatively, hit the Windows key on your keyboard, type 'file explorer' and click on File Explorer when it appears.


Step 2: Right Click on 'This PC' and select 'Map network drive'

  • In the File Explorer window, and in it's left-hand column, locate the icon labeled 'This PC.' Right click on 'This PC'.
  • A smaller submenu will appear.
  • In the smaller submenu, click on 'Map network drive...'


Step 3: Choose the drive and folder, and click Finish

  • In 'Map Network Drive' window, select the correct drive from the Drive drop-down menu.
  • To the right of Folder, type in the folder name corresponding to the Drive you are mapping to.
  • Click Finish once Drive and Folder have been chosen.