Map Drive Command Line -

NET USE Z: \\fileserver01\Marketing /SAVECRED This stores credentials in Windows Credential Manager, allowing seamless reconnection later. List all current mappings:

Next time you reach for your mouse, pause. Open a command prompt and type NET USE . You might never go back. First published on [Your Publication Name]. Have a tip or a tricky mapping scenario? Share it in the comments. map drive command line

PUSHD \\fileserver01\Marketing This automatically creates a temporary mapping, switches to it, and stores the previous location on a stack. You might never go back

NET USE Z: /DELETE Delete all mappings at once: Share it in the comments

To disconnect and return to the original drive:

NET USE Z: \\fileserver01\Marketing /USER:DOMAIN\jsmith P@ssw0rd Security note: Embedding passwords in plaintext is convenient for scripts but a security risk. Use * instead of the password to trigger a secure prompt.

NET USE * /DELETE Most Windows users don't know that PUSHD does more than change directories. When given a UNC path (e.g., \\server\share ), PUSHD temporarily assigns the next available drive letter (starting from Z: backward) and switches to that drive.