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File Shares - Map to a Windows Computer

File Shares - Map to a Windows Computer

Owned by Tess Walsh
Last updated: Jun 26, 2024
1 min read

Before You Start

You’ll need…

  • Your Clark username and password

  • The full name of the file share you’d like to connect to

  • An internet connection

    • If you are trying to connect from off campus, you will need to be connected to the Clark VPN. See instructions: VPN - Install & Connect

Note: You can only map file shares you have permission to access. Contact the ITS Help Desk if you are unsure if you have permission to access a certain file share.

File Paths

  • \\fs.clarku.edu\clarku\username

  • Replacing the username with your Clark username

  • Example: \\fs.clarku.edu\clarku\helpdesk

  • \\fs.clarku.edu\dept\

  • Followed by department abbreviation or code

  • Example: fs.clarku.edu\dept\its

  • \\fs.clarku.edu\research

  • Followed by faculty username/folder name for research shares

  • Example: \\fs.clarku.edu\research\its_data

  • \\fs.clarku.edu\class\

  • Followed by class folder information

  • Example: \\fs.clarku.edu\class\MSC223442

Instructions

  1. Click the File Explorer icon in the taskbar file-explorer-folder-libraries-icon-18298.png

  2. Locate and right-click This PC from the navigation plane located on the left column. Select Map Network Drive.

  3. You can keep the default Drive letter (or change it if you desire). Enter the full name of the File Share (see guide above).

  4. Select Reconnect at logon if you always want the resource always available.

    1. If you are not logged onto a university-owned device, check Connect using Different Credentials. Click Finish.

  5. Enter your Clark credentials (using the full email address username@clarku.edu) and Clark password. You may check Remember my credentials” if this is a private device.

  6. Click OK.

Support

ITS Help Desk

ITS Help Desk

Phone: 508-793-7745

Email: helpdesk@clarku.edu

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