Follow the steps below to map a drive on your Windows 11 computer. 


If you are having a hard time navigating the new uStor icon on your Desktop (or) If you have recently been granted additional access to a departmental uStor folder (or) If you are a student requesting access to a uStor drive folder then you will need to map a drive letter to view it. 

Step-by-step guide

  1. Open file explorer, by right-clicking on the Windows 11 Start Icon, and selecting File Explorer from the list.
  2. Select This PC from the left column.
  3. Select the 3 dots in the top right corner and then click Map network Drive.

  4. Choose a drive letter from the list that is not occupied. 
  5. Type in the folder path. The path will always start with \\ustor.appstate.edu\ and then continue with the department and folder name that you requested access to. 
  6. Make sure Reconnect at sign-in is checked and Connect using different credentials is unchecked.
  7. Click Finish and restart your computer. 


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