MAP a Drive on Windows or MAC

Tags Mapping
Issue / Question
  • Mapping a drive on Windows and MAC computers for ISU.
  • How do I Map a drive?
  • How do I Map a drive on Windows? 
  • How do I Map a drive on MAC?
Environment
  • Platform
    • Windows
    • MAC
  • Audience Affected
    • Faculty
    • Staff
Resolution
For Windows:
  1. Select File Explorer from the toolbar
  2. Right-click on My Computer or This PC.
  3. Select Map network drive...
  4. In the box labeled Folder,  type the location of the network share. Example: \\[drivename].isu.edu\[share_folder_name].
    • The format is:  "\\server-address\name-of-folder-on-the-share".
    • Note: Click Reconnect at logon if you want the network drive mapped each time you log onto this computer.
  5. Click Finish.
  6. Type username
  7. Type password 
  8. Click OK
    • Note: For some mappings, you must type "isu\[username]" and the password. 
For Macs:
  1. Select the Finder (located on the dock at bottom of the screen).
  2. Click Go on the Finder bar
  3. Select Connect to Server from the menu
  4. Type: (example) smb://[drivename].isu.edu\[share_folder_name] for server name
  5. Click Connect
  6. Type username
  7. Type password
    • These should be your regular LDAP credentials. 
  8. Select the plus sign if you want to save the address in your favorites

Details

Article ID: 57659
Created
Wed 7/18/18 10:48 AM
Modified
Tue 12/12/23 8:49 AM