{"id":139657,"date":"2025-11-17T07:00:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T12:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=139657"},"modified":"2025-11-17T08:34:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T13:34:49","slug":"map-network-drive-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/map-network-drive-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to map network drive on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>Map a network drive on Windows 11 by using File Explorer, PowerShell, or Command Prompt to connect to a shared network folder and assign it a drive letter.<\/li>\n<li>Once mapped, the folder appears under &#8220;Network&#8221; locations in File Explorer for quick access.<\/li>\n<li>You can disconnect the drive at any time using the same tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">UPDATED 11\/17\/2025:<\/strong> <a style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\"> provides multiple methods for mapping a network drive to your computer, including using File Explorer, PowerShell, or Command Prompt. In this guide, I&#8217;ll explain these processes and demonstrate how to disconnect a mapped drive when it&#8217;s no longer needed.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The process of mapping a network drive involves connecting to a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/setup-network-file-sharing-windows-11\/\">shared folder<\/a> on the network, allowing Windows 11 to access its contents as if it were a local drive. Once configured, the storage appears under &#8220;Network locations&#8221; in the &#8220;This PC&#8221; section of File Explorer.\u200b<\/p>\n<p>If you need to disconnect from the network resource, Windows 11 offers straightforward options to remove the network drive using the same tools.\u200b<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I will teach you the steps to set up a network drive on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#map_drive_windows11\">Map network drive on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#diconnect_drive_windows11\">Disconnect network drive on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs_network_map\">FAQs about mapping a network drive on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"map_drive_windows11\">Map network drive on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>On Windows 11 Pro and Home, you have multiple ways to map a network folder to your computer, and here&#8217;s how.<\/p>\n<h3>Map a network drive using File Explorer<\/h3>\n<p>To map a network drive with File Explorer on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong> on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>This PC <\/strong>from the left pane.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>See more<\/strong> (three-dotted) button in the command bar and select the <strong>&#8220;Map network drive&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165712\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/explorer-map-network-drive.webp?resize=827%2C426&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"File Explorer map network drive option\" width=\"827\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/explorer-map-network-drive.webp?w=989&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 989w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/explorer-map-network-drive.webp?resize=300%2C154&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/explorer-map-network-drive.webp?resize=150%2C77&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose a letter to assign the drive from the &#8220;Drive&#8221; drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the network path to the shared folder in the &#8220;Folder&#8221; setting. (<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">You can also click the\u00a0<strong>Browse<\/strong> button to browse the folder to map as a network drive<\/span>\u00a0and click the <strong>OK <\/strong>button.)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165711\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/signin-map-network-drive.webp?resize=614%2C454&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 map network drive\" width=\"614\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/signin-map-network-drive.webp?w=614&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 614w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/signin-map-network-drive.webp?resize=300%2C222&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/signin-map-network-drive.webp?resize=150%2C111&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;Reconnect at sign-in&#8221;<\/strong> option to make the connection permanent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;Connect using different credentials&#8221;<\/strong> option if the credentials differ from the account you already use on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the network account credentials (if applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the network drive will become available on File Explorer.<\/p>\n<p>If you cannot connect to the network drive, use the IP address instead of the computer name. However, if the remote device uses a <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/remove-static-ip-address-windows-11\/\">dynamic IP address configuration<\/a>, it may change in the future, and you may need to reconnect.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if the device providing the resources uses a Microsoft account with the passwordless option, you will need to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-local-account-windows-11\/\">create a local account<\/a> on that device to connect. Otherwise, the mapping won&#8217;t work.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"map_drive_windows11_cmd\">Map a network drive using Command Prompt (net use)<\/h3>\n<p>To map a network drive through Command Prompt on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and click the top result to open the console.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> You <strong>don&#8217;t have to run the command console as an administrator<\/strong>. If you do, the map network will not show on File Explorer.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to map a drive, assigning a drive letter manual,ly and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>net use Z: \\\\DEVICE-NAME-OR-IP\\SHARED-FOLDER<\/pre>\n<p>In the command, replace <strong>&#8220;Z&#8221;<\/strong> with the drive letter that has not already been used. Then, replace <strong>&#8220;DEVICE-NAME-OR-IP&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;SHARED-FOLDER&#8221;<\/strong> with the computer name or IP address of the device hosting the shared folder and the name of the share. For example, this command maps the ShareFiles folder to the computer with the &#8220;Z&#8221; drive letter:<\/p>\n<pre>net use Z: \\\\COMPUTER\\ShareFiles<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-139676\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-windows-11-cmd.webp?resize=827%2C257&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt map network drive\" width=\"827\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-windows-11-cmd.webp?w=840&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-windows-11-cmd.webp?resize=300%2C93&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-windows-11-cmd.webp?resize=150%2C47&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to map a drive, assigningthe a drive letter automatically, and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>net use * \\\\DEVICE-NAME-OR-IP\\SHARED-FOLDER<\/pre>\n<p>In the command, the <strong>(*)<\/strong> option automatically assigns a randomly available drive letter. Then, replace <strong>&#8220;DEVICE-NAME-OR-IP&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;SHARED-FOLDER&#8221;<\/strong> with the computer name or IP address of the device hosting the shared folder and the name of the share.\u00a0For example, this command maps the ShareOne folder to the computer:<\/p>\n<pre>net use * \\\\COMPUTER\\ShareFiles<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-139677\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-random-letter-cmd.webp?resize=827%2C257&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt map network drive automatic letter\" width=\"827\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-random-letter-cmd.webp?w=840&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-random-letter-cmd.webp?resize=300%2C93&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-random-letter-cmd.webp?resize=150%2C47&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to map a drive, providing authentication details, and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>net use Z: \\\\DEVICE-NAME-OR-IP\\SHARED-FOLDER PASSWORD \/user:USERNAME \/persistent:yes<\/pre>\n<p>In the command, replace <strong>&#8220;Z&#8221;<\/strong> with the drive letter that has not already been used. Then, change <strong>&#8220;DEVICE-NAME-OR-IP&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;SHARED-FOLDER&#8221;<\/strong> for the computer name or IP address of the device hosting the shared folder and the name of the share. The <strong>&#8220;PASSWORD&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;USERNAME&#8221;<\/strong> must be replaced with the credentials to authenticate with the remote machine. The &#8220;persistent&#8221; option allows the folder to stay mapped after reboot.\u00a0For example, this command maps the ShareFiles folder, providing the user credentials and making the mapping persistent:<\/p>\n<pre>net use Z: \\\\COMPUTER\\ShareFiles password \/user:admin \/persistent:yes<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-139678\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-password-cmd.webp?resize=827%2C257&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt map network drive with password\" width=\"827\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-password-cmd.webp?w=840&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-password-cmd.webp?resize=300%2C93&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-password-cmd.webp?resize=150%2C47&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the network shared folder will map on Windows 11, appearing in File Explorer.<\/p>\n<h3>Map a network drive using PowerShell (New-PSDrive)<\/h3>\n<p>To map a network drive with PowerShell commands, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>PowerShell<\/strong> and click the top result to open the console.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> You <strong>don&#8217;t have to run the command console as an administrator<\/strong>. If you do, the map network will not show on File Explorer.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to map the network drive, assigninga\u00a0 letter manually, and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>New-PSDrive -Name \"DRIVER-LETTER\" -PSProvider \"FileSystem\" -Root \"\\\\DEVICE-NAME-OR-IP\\SHARED-FOLDER\" -Persist<\/pre>\n<p>In the command, replace <strong>&#8220;DRIVER-LETTER&#8221;<\/strong> with a drive letter that has not already been used. Then, change <strong>&#8220;DEVICE-NAME-OR-IP&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;SHARED-FOLDER&#8221;<\/strong> for the computer name or IP address of the computer hosting the shared folder and the name of the share.\u00a0For example, this command maps the ShareFiles folder to the computer with the &#8220;Z&#8221; drive letter:<\/p>\n<pre>New-PSDrive -Name \"Z\" -PSProvider \"FileSystem\" -Root \"\\\\COMPUTER\\ShareFiles\" -Persist<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-139671\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-powershell.webp?resize=827%2C299&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell map network drive\" width=\"827\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-powershell.webp?w=916&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 916w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-powershell.webp?resize=300%2C108&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-powershell.webp?resize=150%2C54&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the shared folder will mount as a network drive on the computer and appear on File Explorer.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"map_drive_password_powershell_windows10\">Map a network drive with credentials in PowerShell<\/h4>\n<p>To map a network drive providing the account name and password, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>PowerShell<\/strong> and click the top result to open the console.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to create a variable to store the account information and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>$cred = Get-Credential -Credential USERNAME<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-139670\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/powershell-store-account-password-variable.webp?resize=827%2C299&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell store password in variable\" width=\"827\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/powershell-store-account-password-variable.webp?w=916&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 916w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/powershell-store-account-password-variable.webp?resize=300%2C108&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/powershell-store-account-password-variable.webp?resize=150%2C54&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> If you are mapping a drive in Active Directory, specify the user name like this: <code>network\\admin<\/code>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the account password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to map a drive assigning drive letter manually and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>New-PSDrive -Name \"E\" -Root \"\\\\DEVICE-NAME-OR-IP\\SHARED-FOLDER\" -Persist -PSProvider \"FileSystem\" -Credential $cred<\/pre>\n<p>In the command, replace <strong>&#8220;DRIVER-LETTER&#8221;<\/strong> with the drive letter that has not already been used. Then, change <strong>&#8220;DEVICE-NAME-OR-IP&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;SHARED-FOLDER&#8221;<\/strong> for the computer name or IP address of the device hosting the shared folder and the name of the share. For example, this command maps the &#8220;ShareFiles&#8221; folder to the computer with the &#8220;X&#8221; drive letter:<\/p>\n<pre>New-PSDrive -Name \"X\" -Root \"\\\\COMPUTER\\ShareFiles\" -Persist -PSProvider \"FileSystem\" -Credential $cred<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-139672\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-password-powershell.webp?resize=827%2C299&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell map drive with password\" width=\"827\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-password-powershell.webp?w=916&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 916w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-password-powershell.webp?resize=300%2C108&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/map-network-drive-password-powershell.webp?resize=150%2C54&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the command will map the shared folder with your specified credentials.<\/p>\n<p>When you try to connect using credentials, you will always get prompted to provide a password manually. To avoid this step, you could store the password in an encrypted file on the computer and query that file using PowerShell. Or you can speed up the process by holding the remote host account name and password in <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/credential-manager-windows-11\/\">&#8220;Credential Manager&#8221;<\/a> and then using the same command without the <code>-Crendtial<\/code> option like this: <code>New-PSDrive -Name \"E\" -Root \"\\\\vm-beta\\ShareOne\" -Persist -PSProvider \"FileSystem\"<\/code><\/p>\n<p>You can create a new entry in Credential Manager using this command: <code>cmdkey \/add:pcname \/user:network\\username \/pass:password<\/code><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"diconnect_drive_windows11\">Disconnect network drive on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>You also have different methods to disconnect a network. However, it&#8217;s always recommended to disconnect the drive the same way it was originally connected.<\/p>\n<h3>Disconnect a network drive from File Explorer<\/h3>\n<p>To disconnect a network drive on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>This PC<\/strong> from the left pane.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the network drive (select <strong>See more options<\/strong>) and choose the <strong>Disconnect<\/strong> option under the &#8220;Network Locations&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-165714\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/explorer-disconnect-drive.webp?resize=827%2C484&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"File Explorer disconnect network drive\" width=\"827\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/explorer-disconnect-drive.webp?w=989&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 989w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/explorer-disconnect-drive.webp?resize=300%2C176&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/explorer-disconnect-drive.webp?resize=980%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/explorer-disconnect-drive.webp?resize=150%2C88&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the network drive will no longer be available on the computer.<\/p>\n<h3>Disconnect a mapped drive using Command Prompt<\/h3>\n<p>To disconnect a network drive on Windows 11 with Command Prompt, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> and click the top result to open the console.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to disconnect a mapped network drive and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>net use z: \/Delete\r\n<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-139679\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/disconnect-network-drive-win11-cmd.webp?resize=827%2C257&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt disconnect network drive\" width=\"827\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/disconnect-network-drive-win11-cmd.webp?w=840&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/disconnect-network-drive-win11-cmd.webp?resize=300%2C93&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/disconnect-network-drive-win11-cmd.webp?resize=150%2C47&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command, replace <strong>&#8220;Z&#8221;<\/strong> for the drive letter of the map you want to remove.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Type the following command to disconnect all the mapped network drives and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>net use * \/Delete\r\n<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the mapped drives will be disconnected and no longer accessible from File Explorer.<\/p>\n<h3>Disconnect a network drive using PowerShell<\/h3>\n<p>To disconnect and remove a mapped network drive with PowerShell on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>PowerShell<\/strong> and click the top result to open the console.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to view all the mapped drives and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Get-PSDrive -PSProvider \"FileSystem\"<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to disconnect the mapped network drive and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Remove-PSDrive -Name DRIVE-LETTER<\/pre>\n<p>In the command, replace <strong>DRIVE-LETTER<\/strong> with the drive letter of the mapping. For example, this command disconnects the &#8220;X&#8221; drive:<\/p>\n<pre>Remove-PSDrive -Name X<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-139673\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/remove-network-drive-powershell-win11.webp?resize=827%2C375&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell disconnect network drive\" width=\"827\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/remove-network-drive-powershell-win11.webp?w=916&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 916w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/remove-network-drive-powershell-win11.webp?resize=300%2C136&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/remove-network-drive-powershell-win11.webp?resize=150%2C68&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Type the following command to disconnect multiple mappings and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Get-PSDrive DRIVER-LETTER-1, DRIVE-LETTER-2 | Remove-PSDrive<\/pre>\n<p>In the command, replace <strong>&#8220;DRIVER-LETTER-1&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;DRIVE-LETTER-2&#8221;<\/strong> with the drive letters you want to disconnect.\u00a0For example, this command disconnects the &#8220;E&#8221; and &#8220;F&#8221; drives:<\/p>\n<pre>Get-PSDrive E, F | Remove-PSDrive<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the network mapping will no longer be available on the computer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What method did you use to add the network drive on Windows 11?<\/strong> If you have any questions, let me know in the comments.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"faqs_network_map\">FAQs about mapping a network drive on Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers about connecting a network drive on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h4>Why don&#8217;t mapped drives appear in File Explorer when mapped with net use or PowerShell?<\/h4>\n<p>Mapped drives don&#8217;t appear in File Explorer if they were created in a different security context, like an elevated (admin) Command Prompt or PowerShell. File Explorer runs unelevated and won&#8217;t see drives mapped from an elevated session.<\/p>\n<h4>Why isn&#8217;t a drive mapped with New-SMBMapping visible in File Explorer?<\/h4>\n<p><code>New-SMBMapping<\/code> often creates a session-only mapping that Explorer doesn&#8217;t immediately recognize. Restarting Explorer usually fixes it. For a persistent mapping that shows up reliably, use <code>New-PSDrive -Persist<\/code>.<\/p>\n<h4>Why do I get &#8220;Access Denied&#8221; when mapping a drive in a PowerShell remoting session?<\/h4>\n<p>Windows 11 may block remote drive mapping unless the <code>New-PSDrive<\/code> command is executed directly within the <code>Invoke-Command<\/code> block. This forces the remote system to apply credentials locally.<\/p>\n<h4>Why do mapped drives disconnect after reboot or intermittently?<\/h4>\n<p>This is a common Windows 11 issue. The most effective fix is using persistent flags when mapping: <code>net use M: \\\\server\\share \/savecred \/persistent:yes<\/code>. Also, check and refresh any outdated Credential Manager entries.<\/p>\n<h4>How can I delete a mapped drive when the &#8220;Disconnect&#8221; option is missing?<\/h4>\n<p>Try restarting File Explorer via Task Manager to refresh the drive list. If that fails, manually delete the mapping&#8217;s Registry entry under <code>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Network<\/code>.<\/p>\n<h4>How do I completely remove a ghosted drive letter after disconnecting?<\/h4>\n<p>First, run <code>net use X: \/delete<\/code>. If the letter persists, remove its Registry key from <code>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Network<\/code>, then restart File Explorer.<\/p>\n<h4>Should I use an IP address or device name for mapping shared folders?<\/h4>\n<p>Using the IP address generally offers more reliable and faster connections, as it bypasses potential DNS or NetBIOS name resolution issues. If using IP, ensure the device has a static IP or a DHCP configuration.<\/p>\n<h4>Why is a local account often required instead of a Microsoft account for mapping?<\/h4>\n<p>SMB authentication often requires a local username and password matching a local security principal, which can conflict with modern passwordless or cloud-linked Microsoft accounts. Using a local account on the device hosting the share ensures reliable authentication.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update November 17, 2025:<\/strong> This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These are the best ways to map network drives on Windows 11. 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