: Press Win + E or click the folder icon on your taskbar.
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Technical Documentation Department Version: 1.0 Date: April 14, 2026 : Press Win + E or click the folder icon on your taskbar
net use Z: \\ServerIP\ShareName /persistent:yes map smb drive windows 11
Windows 11 has tightened security. If you cannot connect, it is usually one of three issues.
Before you begin, ensure you have the following information and settings ready:
-Persist makes the drive visible in File Explorer. Without it, the drive exists only in the current PowerShell session.