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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, see instructions linked below:
File Paths
Personal File Shares
smb://fs.clarku.edu/clarku/username
Replacing the username with your Clark username
Example: smb://fs.clarku.edu/clarku/helpdesk
Department File Shares
smb://fs.clarku.edu/dept/
Followed by department abbreviation or code
Example: smb://fs.clarku.edu/dept/its
Research File Shares
smb://fs.clarku.edu/research
Followed by faculty username/folder name for research shares
Example: smb://fs.clarku.edu/research/its_data
Class File Shares
Followed by class folder information
Example: smb://fs.clarku.edu/class/MSC223442
Instructions
With the Finder window active, click on the Go menu to open a drop-down menu. Select Connect to Server…
In the “Server Address:” text field, type the full name of the share using above guidelines.
Click the + button to save path to Favorite Servers.
Select the file share and click Connect.
As the connection is established, you will be asked for your Clark Account credentials.
Enter your Clark email address, “username@clarku.edu” in the “Name” field.
Enter your Clark Account password in the “Password” field.
Select “remember this password in my keychain” unless you are using a public or lab device.
Click “Connect.”
Repeat Steps 1-5 to map additional file shares to your Mac.