Map Network drives MAC

Connecting to a T-Drive Folder on macOS

Steps:

1. At the top of your screen, click Go in the menu bar.
2. Select Connect to Server.
   • In the Server Address box, type the path in this format:
     smb://smsu.edu/smsu_shares/(T-Drive folder name)
     • Important: Replace spaces with underscores (_).
       Example:
       smb://smsu.edu/smsu_shares/HLC_Criterion_4
3. Click Connect.

4. When prompted, enter your StarID username and password.
5. Once connected, you will have access to the folder.
6. For quick access:
   • Click the + button to save it as a favorite.
   • Drag the folder to your desktop for easy use.

Common Paths

• Photos (Communications & Marketing):
  • smb://mustangmedia/photo

• Department Drives:
  • smb://smsudfs/
    Then select the appropriate department or folder.
• Other Network Drives:
  • smb://itsfs

Logging in as a Different User

Use this format:

smb://(username):*@(DrivePath)