Network drive mapping using Group Policy preferences is flexible, provides easy control over who receives drive mappings, and has easy-to-use user interfaces, all of which are in stark contrast to the complexities associated with scripting. In this article, we will show you how to map a drive using Group Policy preferences on Windows 10.
Group Policy preferences are a set of extensions that increase the functionality of Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Administrators can use them to deploy and manage applications on client computers with configurations targeted for specific users. the Google Drive Maps policy in Group Policy Preferences allows an administrator to manage drive letter mappings on network shares.
Map a network drive using Group Policy preferences
To map a network drive using Group Policy preferences, follow these steps:
- Open Group Policy Management.
- Right-click the domain or subfolder required to create a new Group Policy object or select an existing one.
- Right click and select Edit to open the Group Policy Management Editor.
- Go to User settings > Preferences > Windows settings > Google Drive Maps.
- Right click and select New > Mapped drive.
Under the General , configure the following parameters accordingly:
action: Select Create or Update.
Location: Specify the full path to the file, e.g. TWC-dc1 c.
Reconnect: Activate this option to automatically connect the player.
Mark as: Choose an appropriate name for the shared drive, e.g. SharedDrive.
Reader’s letter: Select an appropriate letter for the reader.
Log in as: Enter a user name and password if you want users to log in with certain credentials other than their own Windows logon credentials.
Hide / show this player: Indicate if you want to hide the folder or make it visible on the network.
Hide / Show All Readers: Indicate if, by default, all shared drives / folders are hidden or visible.
Click on Apply > Okay once the parameters have been adjusted.
For the settings to take effect, open a command prompt on the computer receiving the drive mapping, type the command below and press Enter.
GPUPDATE
Once Group Policy settings have taken effect on the desired users / computers, the mapped drives should automatically appear under Network Location (s) in File Explorer.
Now when users log in, the drives will be effortlessly mapped.
That’s all!
- Keywords: Group policy, network