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Mapping a File Share

Connecting a Mac OS computer to a networked folder of shared files

Introduction

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You Last Updated: 13 Mar 2024

Before You Start

You’ll 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, click here to view directions.

Setup Steps

1. With the “Finder” active, click on the “Go” menu to open a drop-down menu. Select “Connect to Server…”

2. In the “Server Address:” text field, type the full name of the share using the following:

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see instructions linked below:

• VPN - Installation

File Paths

Personal File Shares

smb://fs.clarku.edu/clarku/usernamefor staff/faculty personal directory

Replacing the username with your Clark username

Example: smb://fs.clarku.edu/clarku/helpdesk

Department File Shares

smb://fs.clarku.edu/dept/

followed Followed by your department abbreviation or code/folder name for departmental shares

Example: smb://fs.clarku.edu/dept/its

Research File Shares

smb://fs.clarku.edu/research

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followed Followed by the faculty username/folder name for research shares

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Example: smb://fs.clarku.edu/research/its_data

Class File Shares

smb://fs.clarku.edu/class/

followed Followed by class folder information for class shares

Example: smb://fs.clarku.edu/class/MSC223442

Instructions

1. With the Finder window active, click on the Go menu to open a drop-down menu. Select Connect to Server…

2. In the “Server Address:” text field, type the full name of the share using above guidelines.

3. Click the “+” button to save path to Favorite Servers.

4. Select the file share and click “Connect” Connect.

5. As the connection is established, you will be asked for your Clark Account credentials.

   1. Enter your Clark email address, “username@clarku.edu” in the “Name” field.

   2. Enter your Clark Account password in the “Password” field.

   3. Select “remember this password in my keychain” unless you are using a public or lab device.

   4. Click “Connect.”

6. Repeat Steps 1-5 to map additional file shares to your Mac.