Summary
This article details how to use file explorer on your Windows device to map a network drive. This method will work if it is the first time you're mapping a network drive on this device, or if the drive had been un-mapped and needs to be re-mapped to the device.
Body
Overview
This article explains how to use File Explorer on your Windows device to map a network drive. This method applies whether it is your first time mapping a network drive on this device, or if a previously mapped drive needs to be re-mapped.
Applies to: Faculty Staff
Step-by-Step Guide
Instructions
1 Open File Explorer
Launch File Explorer from the Windows Start Menu.
●Right-click the Start Menu and select File Explorer from the context menu.
2 Navigate to Map Network Drive
Access the Map Network Drive option from the File Explorer toolbar.
●Select This PC in the left-hand pane.
●Click the three dots (…) in the top panel toolbar, then select Map network drive from the menu.
3 Choose a Drive Letter and Enter the Folder Path
Assign a drive letter and enter the correct network folder path for the drive you are mapping.
●You can assign any available drive letter. For example, use D: as a neutral placeholder if you are unsure which letter to assign.
●In the Folder field, enter the correct network path for your drive. Refer to the Network Drive Folder Paths article for a full list of paths by location.
●What is a folder path? It is the address shown in the File Explorer address bar. Click inside that bar to reveal the full path.
4 Complete the Mapping
Finalize the network drive setup and confirm it appears in File Explorer.
●Click Finish. Your network drive should now be mapped and ready to use under This PC in File Explorer.
Reference
Common Network Drive Folder Paths
The following are the most commonly used network drive paths at Columbia College's main campus. For location-specific paths (including the I: and Z: drives), refer to the full Network Drive Paths article.
X
X: Drive — Departments
\\ccis.edu\homecampus\departments
W
W: Drive — Shared Files
\\ccis.edu\HomeCampus\Share
I
I: Drive — Personal Home Folder
\\ccis.edu\homecampus\home\username
Replace username with your Columbia College username.
⚠ Location-Specific Drives
The I: and Z: drive paths vary depending on your campus location. Please refer to the Network Drive Paths article for the correct path for your location.
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