How to Map a Network Drive on macOS

Applies to: Faculty, Staff
Revised: 2023-05-26
Status: Approved

Answers the questions:

How do I map a network drive on macOS?

Overview

This document will explain what a Userspace is, and how to map it to your computer that is running any version of macOS. Mapping a userspace and mapping a network drive are the same process.

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What is a Userspace?

A Userspace is a defined amount space (500MB) on Asbury's servers that we allot for your personal use. This means that you can store files on your userspace and access them on any lab computer on campus. This means that you can access it if it is mapped to your computer as well. This is beneficial since all lab computer are wiped after logging out, or if you do not have a removable flash drive.

Please note that you will only be able to connect to your Userspace if you are on Asbury's Network. If you leave campus, an error will appear stating it cannot connect. Once you return to campus the connection will be restored.

What is a Shared Network Drive/Network Share?

Your department may have shared drives that they store files on. You will need to request access from the ITS department with permission from your supervisor to gain access to the drives. Once access has been granted, you can map the drive to your computer and access it when you are connected to Asbury's network on campus.

Mapping your Userspace/Shared Drive

1. Make Finder the active application by click on the logo on your dock, or by clicking on your desktop.

2. At the top of your screen the menu bar will say Finder next to the Apple logo.

3. In the top menu bar, click Go, then select Connect to Server.

4. A new window will appear. In the Server Address field type smb:// then the name of the network drive. For a student userspace, the format is //samuel.asbury.edu/ followed by your email address (typically firstname.lastname). Be sure to use forward slashes and not backslashes.

5.Click on the plus button to save the information to your favorites. Doing this will save time if you need to re-enter this information.

6. Click Connect. An icon will appear on your desktop, where you can access the Userspace or Network Drive.