This is how you can optimally connect network drives in Windows 11. The instructions also show you how to disconnect the drives when you no longer need them.
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How to map a network drive in Windows 11
Windows 11 offers several ways to map a network drive to your computer, including using File Explorer or through commands with PowerShell and the Command Prompt. In this guide, I'll show you how to complete this configuration, including unmounting a mapped drive.
Mapping simply connects a shared folder available on the network. If you proceed to map a network drive, the system (technically) just creates a "shortcut" or "pointer" that allows Windows 11 to find the shared folder and access its contents as if the path were a physically attached drive to the computer. Once configured, the storage will appear under "This PC" in the "Network Locations" section in File Explorer.
If you no longer need access to the network resources, Windows 11 also offers quick ways to disconnect the network drive using the same tools.
