Answered By: IT Services
Last Updated: Oct 24, 2023     Views: 43

This guide shows step by step how to add a shared drive to file explorer on your device.

How to add a shared drive

1. Open File Explorer and go to This PC which is located on the left side menu

2. On the top options bar click Map network drive

Click the Map Network Drive button which is located in the middle of the Network section on the top options bar

3. Enter the shared drive location into the Folder field or click browse and search for the shared drive

Enter the Shared drive location into the folder field located to the left of the browse button

4. Click the Drive dropdown and select a drive letter to use (Preferably around the letter C)

5. Click Finish and this will add the shared drive to your file explorer

I need to contact IT Services

We have more guides available or IT Services will be happy to help you. You can visit IT Services on the SID on the ground floor of the Learning Hub: 

  • Mondays to Thursdays 8.30am to 5pm 
  • Fridays 10am to 5pm. 

You can also call the IT helpdesk on 01604 893333: 

  • Mondays to Thursdays 8am to 5pm 
  • Fridays 8am to 9am, and then 10am to 5pm.

You can also raise a ticket in the IT Portal at any time.

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