Win 11 Map Network Drive [ OFFICIAL ]

Keeps the drive mapped after you restart your PC.

net use Z: "\\SERVER\SharedFolder" /persistent:yes win 11 map network drive

| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | “Network path not found” | Verify the path, check network connectivity, and ensure the host device is on. | | Access denied | Use and enter a valid username/password. | | Drive disappears after reboot | Re-map with Reconnect at sign-in checked. | | Error 0x80070035 | Enable SMB 1.0/CIFS (not recommended) or update the sharing device’s firmware. Modern systems use SMB 2.0 or 3.0 by default. | | Credentials not saved | Go to Control Panel → Credential Manager → Windows Credentials → add the network share address, username, and password manually. | Keeps the drive mapped after you restart your PC

If you click "Browse" in the mapping window and see nothing, or if you get a "Network Path Not Found" error, your Network Discovery might be turned off. | | Drive disappears after reboot | Re-map

Go to Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Advanced sharing settings and ensure Network discovery is turned On.