How to add a network drive to a Windows computer
Intended for:
Users who wish to add a network drive to their Windows computer.
Note: You need to be granted access to that network folder first before you can map and access it on your computer. (For instructions on granting access to Central websites, see the DocDB document, Central Web Service: Site Owner Manual - PAGE 5).
Scenario/Use case:
Adding a network drive to your Windows computer to open, share, and save documents.
Instructions:
Before you start make sure that you are on the Fermilab network by either physically being at the lab and connected to Ethernet or the "FGZ" Wireless network or by connecting to the VPN while offsite.
1. Open File Explorer by clicking the folder icon on your task bar.
2. On the left-hand side, click "Username on Computer Name" with "Username" being your Fermi username and "Computer Name" being the name of the computer you are currently using. The folder may also be labeled as "This PC".
3. Select the "Computer" tab at the top of the window.
4. In the network section, select "Map Network Drive".
5. Select the letter you want from the "Drive:" dropdown list. Any available letter can be chosen, it has no effect on the mapping.
6. Enter the path to your network folder. For example: \\homesrv01\transfer\a\apple
- This information can be obtained from another person who already has this network folder mapped. For example, on another user's computer it would be displayed as:
- apple (\\homesrv01\transfer\a) (A:)
7. Make sure the "Reconnect at sign-in" checkbox is checked.
8. If mapping a drive to a personally owned Windows machine please make the following adjustments:
- Add ".fnal.gov" to the name of the server. For example \\homesrv1\transfer\a\apple would be \\homesrv1.fnal.gov\transfer\a\apple
- Check the "Connect using different credentials box" before hitting finish.
9. Click Finish.
- If using a personal machine you will now be asked for credentials. Make sure to choose "More choices" below the login prompt and select the option "Use a different account".
- You will then be asked for a username and password.
- Enter "fermi\username" for the username.
- Enter your Fermi Windows password for the password.
- You will then be asked for a username and password.
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- Then click OK.
10. If the drive mapped properly you should see the folder open and you will see the drive listed under "Network Locations" on the same page as Step 2.
If you have any issues please contact submit a ticket on https://servicedesk.fnal.gov or contact the Service Desk at 630-840-2345.