net use Z: \\ServerName\ShareName /persistent:yes /user:YourUsername YourPassword To map with a prompt for credentials (more secure):
net use Z: \\ServerName\ShareName /persistent:yes /savecred If access fails, ensure the remote device has network discovery and file sharing turned on (Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center → Advanced sharing settings). Also verify SMB 1.0 is disabled unless absolutely required for legacy devices. map a network drive in windows 11