Connect to Netdrive file storage: Mac OS X

Storage and backups

Netdrive file storage is hosted by the University of Victoria. There are number of departmental shared folders hosted on //netdrive.uvic.ca/<department>).  Please note that you will need permissions to access departmental storage.

Before connecting to Netdrive file storage on your personal computer, ensure you

• are connected to the Internet;
• know your NetLink ID and password; and
• if you are off campus: connected to the Virtual Private Network (VPN).

1. From the Finder menu, click the Go menu and select Connect to Server....
2. Type smb://netdrive.uvic.ca, then click Connect.
   
   
3. Select Registered User. Enter UVIC\, followed by your NetLink ID. Enter your password and click Connect.
   
   
4. Choose a shared folder you have permissions to access from netdrive.uvic.ca.
   
   
5. The shared folder will now be mounted on your desktop as a drive. Click on the icon to open the selected drive and browse your files.
   
   

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