# Network Drive

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A network drive is a folder (or disk volume) located on a local server or shared storage device on your LAN (Local Area Network).

**Key Points:**

* **Prerequisites:**
  * Access to a shared directory on your network.
  * Network permissions set up so that all team members have read/write access.
* **Setup:**
  * Create a shared folder on the server, or identify an existing one.
  * Place your central file in this folder so all team members can open and save directly from the network location.
* **Advantages:**
  * Typically faster and more stable than a cloud solution if everyone is on the same local network.
  * Fewer sync delays compared to cloud-based tools when everyone is physically close to the server.
* **Considerations:**
  * Team members must be connected to the network to work on the file.
  * Potential single point of failure if the network or server goes down.
  * Remote access may require a VPN or remote desktop solution if users are off-site.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Usage Tips:**

* **Ensure the central file is not moved or renamed** without coordination, as this can cause broken references.
* Keep track of who is editing the file at any given time. Locking or a check-out mechanism helps prevent file conflicts.
  {% endhint %}

### Selecting the Central File

Once you’ve connected to the shared network folder, you need to choose which file will serve as the central model:

1. **Open the File Dialog:** Navigate to the shared directory on your network drive.
2. **Pick the Central File:** Select the file designated as the collaboration “source of truth.”
3. **Confirm Access:** Ensure you have read/write permissions. If you’re not sure, check with your network administrator.

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