How to share drive on network

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Verify that the sharing component is installed
Access a shared folder or printer
Mapping a network drive
Mapping a network drive in Windows 10
Mapping a shared folder in Mac OS X

Verify that the sharing component is installed
Share a folder, drive, or printer
Access a shared folder or printer

To verify that File and Printer Sharing is on your computer (typically installed by default):

Navigate to the Network and Sharing Center.
Click .
Right-click the local connection icon and select .
In the area below "This connection uses the following items:", look for .
- If this component is not available:
  1. Click . Select , and then click .
  2. Select , and then click .
  3. Click . If a dialog window appears telling you to restart your computer, do so.
- If the component is available, make sure it is checked.

Once File and Printer Sharing is installed, to share a folder or drive:

Right-click the folder or drive you want to share.
Click . From the tab, click .
Click .
In the appropriate fields, type the name of the share (as it appears to other computers), the maximum number of simultaneous users, and any comments that should appear beside it.
If you would like to grant access to particular groups or individuals, click to add the appropriate groups or usernames.
If you are using NTFS, check the permissions in the tab to ensure that they are properly set to allow access to the share. Because Security settings override Share permissions, it is possible for people on the Permissions list to be denied access to the share because they either are not specified or are denied specifically in the Security list.
Note:
FAT32 does not provide the same level of security as NTFS; if you're using FAT32, you will not see the tab.
Click .

To share a printer:

From the Control Panel, open .
Right-click the printer you want to share. Click , and then select the tab.
Check . Under , select a shared name to identify the printer. Click .

Access a shared folder or printer

To find and access a shared folder or printer:

Search for Network, and click to open it.
Select at the top of the window; you may need to first select the tab on the upper left.
From the drop-down menu next to "Find:", select either or .
You can now enter search terms in the appropriate fields to modify the search; to start the search, click . To search for shared printers and folders that match any criteria, click without entering any search terms.
You will see a list of shared printers and folders that are available on the network. Double-click the item to which you want to connect.

If you know the exact name of the computer and the share, or the exact name of the printer, you can enter it directly:

Navigate to a search field. Enter two backslashes, the name of the computer, another backslash, and then the name of the share or printer. For example, if the name of the computer is bl-iub-threepio.ads.iu.edu and the name of the share is r2d2, type:
```
   \\bl-iub-threepio.ads.iu.edu\r2d2
```
Click .

If you need to repeatedly access a shared folder or network drive, you can map to it. Mapping creates a persistent link to the share, allowing you to double-click its icon in My Computer whenever you want access.

This is document ahrs in the Knowledge Base.
Last modified on 2021-12-02 16:30:12.

Connecting to (a.k.a. mapping) network drives allows University members to access files stored on University servers. Storing files on network drives provides a user more storage space, backups of their files, and secure ways of sharing files between departments.

Considerations when mapping a network drive:

In order to map a network drive, users must be granted permission by their department or supervisor to access the material. If a user is in need of permissions, supervisors or departments can submit a Departmental Data Storage request form.
Due to HIPAA compliance, AHC drive mappings are not typically permitted.

Mapping a network drive

Windows 10
Mac OSX

Mapping a network drive in Windows 10

Connect to Split Tunnel or Full Tunnel VPN if off campus.
Click the Start menu.
Click File Explorer.
Click This PC in the left side shortcut menu.
Click Computer > Map network drive > Map network drive to enter Mapping wizard.
Confirm drive letter to use (next available shows up by default).
Enter the server path for the network folder (e.g. \\files.umn.edu\NAME\FOLDER, or \\files.umn.edu\OIT\Subfolder).
- Used letters are followed by server paths in parentheses.
- Tip: Select Reconnect at sign-in to connect this drive every time Windows starts.
Select Connect using different credentials if using a computer that is not University-owned.
- Enter ad.umn.edu\your Internet ID and password when prompted.
  - Or, you can use [email protected]
- Not sure if your computer is University-owned?
  - Check the computer name.
  - University-owned machines typically have names that start with UMN or end with .ad.umn.edu.
Click Finish at the bottom of the window.
Find the network drive located in the Network locations section of This PC.

Mapping a shared folder in Mac OS X

Connect to Split Tunnel or Full Tunnel VPN if off campus.
Click Finder in the Dock.
Find Go in the top menu bar.
Click Connect to Server (command + k).
Type cifs: + the network drive path (e.g. cifs://files.umn.edu/OIT).
- Note: Your department may give you the path as \\files.umn.edu\NAME, but Mac paths use forward slashes, not backslashes.
- Try smb: + network drive path if cifs: does not work.
- Tip: Click the + button to save frequently used network drive paths for future use.
Type AD\ + your Internet ID and your password if prompted.
- Note: Use a backslash (\), not a forward slash (/). Use AD\ if computer is not bound to the AD. Use your Internet ID only if the computer is bound to the AD.
  - Alternately, you can use [email protected]
Click Connect.
- To navigate back to your network drive share.
  1. Click Finder.
  2. Click files.umn.edu under Shared in the left hand Finder menu.
  3. Navigate to the folder that was shared with you.
    - Note: While all of the folders in files.umn.edu are visible, you can only see the contents of folders specifically shared with you.

Network Sharing Share folder Windows

How to share drive on network

Verify that the sharing component is installed

Access a shared folder or printer

Mapping a network drive

Mapping a network drive in Windows 10

Mapping a shared folder in Mac OS X

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