How-To: Map a network share in Windows

Owned by kuyker (Deactivated)
Nov 04, 2019

This article is meant for those who use MacOS based computers on campus and need to map a network drive.

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Here's how it's done

Open File Explorer from the taskbar or the Start  menu, or press the Windows logo key  + E

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Enter in network drive information

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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  1. In the Drive list, select a drive letter. (Any available letter will do.)
  2. In the Folder box, type the path of the folder (i.e. \\Sage\Shares). To connect every time you log on to your PC, select the Reconnect at sign-in check box.
  3. Select Finish.

Requesting Access

If you do not have access to a share you will need approval from the Director of that share (Shares are based on departments, and the Director of the department needs to approve the request). The Director will need to use the Network Drive Support form to put a request in with the Service Desk.

Wrapping up

This article has shown you how to map a share drive to your MacOS based computer. If you run into any issues while trying to connect to a share drive please use the Network Drive Support form in the Service Center (You can click the link to be brought directly to this service request form).

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