Mapping a Network Drive (Windows)

Table of Contents

• Commonly Mapped Drives
• Map a Network Drive (UTD Device)
• Map a Network Drive (Personal Device)
• Troubleshooting

Commonly Mapped Drives

Listed below are a few commonly used drives at UTD and their associated network share path. The letters used to represent these below are purely convention; any available drive letter may be used.

• H: Home Directory - \\mars.utdallas.edu\NetID
• G: Department Drive - \\campus.ad.utdallas.edu\UTD\Dept
• P: AllShare - \\campus.ad.utdallas.edu\UTD\AllShare
• \\saturn.utdallas.edu\FolderName 

Map a Network Drive (UTD Device)

Many UTD computers will have some drives mapped automatically. These are usually user specific drives, such as the home directory, and department specific drives. If a drive you wish to access is not already mapped on your UTD device, please follow the instructions below to add it:

1. Open This PC (or select it from File Explorer).
   
2. Click Computer from the ribbon menu.
3. Select Map network drive.
   
4. Select a letter for the drive from the list of available options.
5. Enter the network path for the drive/folder in the "Folder" field.
6. Ensure the Reconnect at sign-in box is checked.
7. Click Finish.
   • The computer will attempt to map the drive on your computer. After a few seconds, the drive will appear in the list under This PC.

Map a Network Drive (Personal Device)

Non-UTD devices will not map drives automatically. In order to access a network drive from a non-UTD device, follow the instructions below:

1. Open This PC (or select it from File Explorer).
   
2. Click Computer from the ribbon menu.
3. Select Map network drive.
   
4. Select a letter for the drive from the list of available options.
5. Enter the network path for the drive/folder in the Folder field.
6. Ensure the Connect using different credentials box is checked.
7. Optional, check the  Reconnect at sign-in and Connect using different credentials box. 
8. Click Finish.

9. In the authentication dialog that appears, input the following:
   • Username: CAMPUS\NetID
   • Password: Your UTD Password
     
10. Click OK.
    • The computer will attempt to map the drive on your computer. After a few seconds, the drive will appear in the list under This PC.

Troubleshooting

Issues may arise when attempting to map a network drive. Listed below are a few troubleshooting steps for common issues. Please contact the OIT Service Desk for further assistance.

“Windows Cannot Access [Network Path]”

• Verify the full network path has been typed correctly
• Verify you have permission to access the drive

“The Specified Network Password Is Not Correct.”

• Ensure you have typed your UTD username and password correctly

“You Do Not Have Permission to Access [Network Path]. Contact Your Network Administrator to Request Access.”

• This indicates you do not have permission to access the drive – please contact your immediate supervisor to request access