NET USE Z: \\fileserver01\Marketing /SAVECRED This stores credentials in Windows Credential Manager, allowing seamless reconnection later. List all current mappings:
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. map drive command line
NET USE Z: /DELETE Delete all mappings at once: NET USE Z: /DELETE Delete all mappings at
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. Open a command prompt and type NET USE
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.
New-PSDrive -Name Z -PSProvider FileSystem -Root \\server\share -Persist The command line's drive mapping tools— NET USE and PUSHD —are not relics. They are precision instruments for administrators, developers, and power users who need speed, repeatability, and control. Whether you're automating a backup routine, deploying a login script across hundreds of machines, or just want to map a drive faster than clicking through dialogs, the command line gets the job done.