Faculty Data Storage: Mapping a Drive
If you want to map a drive letter to the network folder, perform these steps:
1. Click the Start Button.
2. Right Click "My Computer."
![Screenshot of right-clicking on computer](Image.aspx?imageId=34426)
3. On the menu that pops up, choose "Map Network Drive."
![Screenshot of mapping network drive](Image.aspx?imageId=34429)
4. On the "Map Network Drive" window, in the Drive field, select a drive letter from the drop down menu that is not in use.
![screenshot of unused drives](Image.aspx?imageId=34431)
5. On the "Map Network Drive" window, in the Folder field, type \\research.lsu.edu\research\PAWSID
![screenshot of the faculty data folder address](Image.aspx?imageId=34432)
6. On the "Map Network Drive" window, place a check mark in the box next to "Reconnect at sign-in" to have the drive mapped every time.
![screenshot of reconnect at login highlighted](Image.aspx?imageId=34434)
7. If you are on a Windows machine that is not part of the lsu.edu Active Directory, you will be need to submit your myLSU ID and password. On the "Map Network Drive" window, place a check mark in the box next to "Connect using different credentials" and when you click "Finish" you will be prompted to put in your myLSU ID and password.
Note: This should only need to be done one time.
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