This article is meant for those who use MacOS based computers on campus and need to map a network drive.
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MacOS allows a simple key combination to be pressed to initiate the Connect to Server application. Follow the steps below to get started.
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- Make sure your current application is set to Finder (Simply clicking on your desktop in an empty space will ensure Finder is front and center).
- Press the following keys simultaneously: Command + K.
- This screenshot displays the window that will popup once the keys have been pressed
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You will need the path to the directory you need to access. If you require assistance with this please put in a service request by using the Network Drive Support form.
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- Type in the network path that you need to access. Do not worry about putting the smb:// text in there as that will be automatically generated for you when you click the Connect button.
- For this example we will be using: Sage.edu/share/path
- Verify that the path you entered is accurate, if it's not you will receive an error letting you know the path could not be found.
- Click the Connect button.
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You will be required to enter in your Sage credentials in order to authenticate with the share drive.
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- Once you click Connect you will be prompted to enter in your credentials.
- Ensure that you select the Registered User option by clicking the radio button next to it.
- Enter in your Sage username and password. If you wish to save these credentials make sure the box next to Remember this password in my keychain is checked off.
- Click Connect and the server will authenticate your credentials and map the drive.
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