Shared Drive - Opening and Pinning to Quick Access

shared drive folder pin pinning

Description:

This article will explain how you can access a network share drive (file share) and how to pin it to your file explorer or finder for simpler future navigation.

Instructions:

Windows

Start by right clicking the start button and choosing File Explorer, or by selecting the manila envelope in your task bar.

Windows 11 quick access menu opened from the Start button, with the 'File Explorer' option highlighted in red.

Type the following in the address bar \\delhi.edu\share\ and press enter.

$Windows File Explorer window showing a network path (\delhi.edu\share) highlighted in the address bar.$

Scroll to locate your desired folder, right click it and choose Pin current folder to Quick Access

$Windows File Explorer open to a network path (\delhi.edu\share), with a folder right-clicked to reveal a context menu. 'Pin to Quick access' is highlighted, and text on the image instructs to 'Right Click Desired Folder.'$

You will now see your Network Drive listed with your other pinned items.

"Windows File Explorer showing the folder pinned under Quick access on the left sidebar, with the same folder visible in the main directory view of the 'share' network location.