Introduction

If it is necessary for you to often access a network computer or folder for collaboration of work, sharing of files, backing up of data, Web site editing, or any other purpose, mapping a drive to this share can save you time by decreasing the number of steps necessary to access it and will allow you quick access without having to remember the full name or path each time you need access.

NOTE:  In order to map a warehouse share, you must be either hardwired to the UW network, or connected to the UWYO or Eduroam WiFi network.  If you are attempting to map or access a warehouse share from off campus, you must first connect to the Ivanti VPN.  

Procedure

1. In  the Finder top menu bar select Go > Connect to Server

2. In the Server Address: field enter the server address with the following format smb://servername/folder

3.Select the + sign at the bottom left of the pop-up to save this path to your Favorite Servers list

4. Click Connect

5. If you are prompted for your credentials, select Registered User and enter your UW username and password.  Select Remember this password in keychain if you don’t want to be prompted to enter your credentials again.  Select Connect.

6. After you select Connect it will open up the network folder you just mapped.  To access this again in the future refer back to step 1 and select the server connection you want from your Favorite Servers list.