How to Map a Drive using C#?

Question

How can I map a network drive using C#. I don't want to use net use or any third party API.

Heard about UNC paths in C# code but not quite sure how to go about it.

Answer 1

Use the WnetAddConnection functions available in the native mpr.dll.

You will have to write the P/Invoke signatures and structures to call through to the unmanaged function. You can find resources on P/Invoke on pinvoke.net.

This is the signature for WNetAddConnection2 on pinvoke.net:

[DllImport("mpr.dll")]    
public static extern int WNetAddConnection2(
   ref NETRESOURCE netResource,
   string password, 
   string username, 
   int flags);