Trying to map an external drive. System is asking for network credentials. Nothing is working.

Eric Broder 0 Reputation points
2025-08-08T17:51:25.04+00:00

New Win11 computer. Trying to map my NAS as an accessible drive letter. Did it on my other Win11 computer but don't remember what I used as "Network credentials" which is apparently a requirement. How do I find those? Went to Control Panel > Credential Manager > Manage Windows Credentials, but don't see what I need.

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  1. JoAnneBester 0 Reputation points
    2025-08-08T19:53:14.83+00:00

    I ended up using Credential Manager and in the control panel and added a new Windows Credential. Host is your NAS device then the username is NASHost<username> then enter your password. This worked for me.

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