net use * /delete You will be prompted: You have these remote connections: ... Continue with operation? (Y/N) . To suppress the prompt, pipe Y or use echo :
@echo off echo Mapping network drives for user %username%... :: Delete existing connections to start clean net use * /delete /yes cmd command to map network drive
In the modern IT environment, network drives remain the backbone of data sharing and centralized storage management. While the graphical user interface (GUI) of Windows—using "Map network drive" in File Explorer—is convenient for the average user, the command line offers unparalleled speed, automation, and troubleshooting capabilities. Whether you are a system administrator managing hundreds of workstations or a power user looking to optimize your workflow, mastering the net use command in Command Prompt (CMD) is an essential skill. net use * /delete You will be prompted:
echo All drives mapped successfully. pause To suppress the prompt, pipe Y or use
net use Z: "\\Server01\Project Files\Q1 Reports" You can explicitly specify the domain and even the domain controller:
:: Map department drives net use H: \Fileserver01\HomeFolders%username% net use S: \Fileserver01\Shared\Sales net use P: \PrintServer01\Scans
net use Z: \\Server01\Projects If the command succeeds, you will see: The command completed successfully. You can now open Z: in File Explorer. Sometimes you only need to access a share without cluttering your drive list. You can create a connection without a letter: