use batch file to map network drive that requires username and password

[Nick]

Hi


I want to create a batch file that i can schedule to run that maps a network
drive. The thing im not sure on is putting in the username and password as
it will require one.

so if i was to create a network drive like the one below how would i put the
user details into it.

net use z: \\servername\sharename

Thanks

Nick

[Pegasus (MVP)]

Post by Nick
Hi
I want to create a batch file that i can schedule to run that maps a network
drive. The thing im not sure on is putting in the username and password as
it will require one.
so if i was to create a network drive like the one below how would i put the
user details into it.
net use z: \\servername\sharename
Thanks
Nick

When you type net use /? at the Command Prompt then you see this screen:

C:\>net use /?
The syntax of this command is:

NET USE
[devicename | *] [\\computername\sharename[\volume] [password | *]]
[/USER:[domainname\]username]
[/USER:[dotted domain name\]username]
[/USER:[***@dotted domain name]
[/SMARTCARD]
[/SAVECRED]
[[/DELETE] | [/PERSISTENT:{YES | NO}]]

NET USE {devicename | *} [password | *] /HOME
NET USE [/PERSISTENT:{YES | NO}]

Your command would therefore have to be something like

net use x: \\YourServer\YourShare /user:Nick SomePassword

Placing passwords into a batch file represents an obvious security risk.

[Gary Smith]

Post by Pegasus (MVP)
Your command would therefore have to be something like
net use x: \\YourServer\YourShare /user:Nick SomePassword

If using this produces the message "System error 1326 has occurred. Logon
failure: unknown user name or bad password" and both the username and
password you've entered are correct, you probably need to specify the
domain name as well:

net use x: \\YourServer\YourShare /user:Domain\Nick SomePassword

Post by Pegasus (MVP)
Placing passwords into a batch file represents an obvious security risk.

True. The poster will have to evaluate the magnitude of that risk in his
specific situation.

[Pegasus (MVP)]

Post by Gary Smith

Post by Pegasus (MVP)
Your command would therefore have to be something like
net use x: \\YourServer\YourShare /user:Nick SomePassword

If using this produces the message "System error 1326 has occurred. Logon
failure: unknown user name or bad password" and both the username and
password you've entered are correct, you probably need to specify the

Sometimes you do need to specify the domain, sometimes
you don't. It depends on the setup. The OP should try it
for himself.