Mapping a Network Drive

  1. Open "File Explorer" from the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E.
  2. Select "This PC" from the left pane. Then, on the computer tab, select Map network drive as shown below.

     
  3. In the drive list as shown in the graphic below, select a drive letter. Any available letter will do.
  4. In the "Folder" box, type the path of the folder using the example path as shown below for the proper format. Example: \\ecsu-group2\admission
  5. Leave "Reconnect at sign-in" box checked.
  6. Select Finish.

Note: If you do not know the correct path to your network share or can't connect to it (which may be a permissions issue), please contact the ITS Help Desk at helpdesk@easternct.edu or x5-4346


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Last updated: 11 Jun, 2026
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