Mapping a File Share
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Connecting a Windows computer to a networked folder of shared files
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Before You Start
You need to know your Clark Account username and password, full path to the file share and be connected to the internet. If you are trying to connect from off campus, you will need to be connected to the Clark VPN prior to following these instructions. If you need help setting up VPN first, instructions can be found here.
Setup Steps
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see instructions linked below:
File Paths
Personal File Shares
\\fs.clarku.edu\clarku\username
Replacing the username with your Clark username
Example: \\fs.clarku.edu\clarku\helpdesk
Department File Shares
\\fs.clarku.edu\dept\
Followed by department abbreviation or code
Example: fs.clarku.edu\dept\its
Research File Shares
\\fs.clarku.edu\research
Followed by faculty username/folder name for research shares
Example: \\fs.clarku.edu\research\its_data
Class File Shares
\\fs.clarku.edu\class\
Followed by class folder information
Example: \\fs.clarku.edu\class\MSC223442
Instructions
Click the File Explorer icon in the taskbar – located at the bottom left of the screen.
Locate and right-click the computer icon (labelled ‘This PC’) from the navigation plane located on the left column. Select ‘Map Network Drive’.
You can keep the default Drive letter (or change it if you desire). Enter the full name of the File Share
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\\fs.clarku.edu\clarku\username for staff\faculty personal directory
\\fs.clarku.edu\dept\ followed by your department code\folder name for departmental shares
\\fs.clarku.edu\research\ followed by the faculty username\folder name for research shares
\\fs.clarku.edu\class followed by class folder information for class shares.
May 19, 2020
Mapping a File Share – Windows 10
(see guide above).
Select ‘Reconnect at logon’ if you always want the resource always available.
If you are not logged onto a University-Owned device, check ‘Connect using Different Credentials’. Click ‘Finish’. Note: if you are off-campus you need to be connected to the Clark VPN in order to map to a network share.
Enter your Clark credentials (using the full email address username@clarku.edu) and Clark password. You may choose to “Remember my credentials” if this is a private device. Click OK
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