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How to connect to a network folder

Step-by-step guide

For Mac

  1. Open Finder
  2. Open Go>Connect to Server 
  3. Type: smb:// and the folder that you would like to open
  4. If you are logged in using a local account you will need to enter your CW credentials (the same as your email password)
  5. If you are unsure of the exact link you can open the root folder and browse from there.
  6. After you connect to the folder you want you may want to add it to your "Favorites" for next time by clicking the + next to the server address

 

***Remember that if you copy an address from and email sent by a PC user you will need to change the \'s to /'s***

***Tips for network folders on a Mac***

  • If there are spaces in the folder name you can add an additional / at the end of the address. 
    • ie. smb://netapp2/PPLV Public/
  • It is best NOT to check the box "Remember my Password."  This will save your password in your keychain and has the potential to cause account lockouts when you need to change your password.
  • It is best to set frequently visited folders as "Favorite's" instead of creating an alias or shortcut to them on your desktop.
    • When a you create an alias or shortcut on the desktop the computer will constantly try to connect and if it is unable it will cause errors.
  • While in Finder you can use the key combination of "Command ⌘ + K" to open the "Connect to Server" window

 

 

 

 

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