How to map a Clemson network drive

How to map a Clemson network drive 

Mapping file storage in Windows 10 for Non-Domain Machines, Mac OS

Note:  Off campus users will need to connect to the Clemson VPN service before following instructions. https://hdkb.clemson.edu/phpkb/article.php?id=64

If your computer is not already connected to the network drive you need to access, here are some of the drives available to Clemson users (depending on your role):

H: \\group.clemson.edu\group  (for employees in some groups)

R: \\software.clemson.edu\software (software repository - available to students, faculty, and staff)

U: \\home.clemson.edu\homes (personal home directory)

For others, request information from your group

 

Windows 10:

  • Click File Explorer.
  • Select This PC in the Left-hand Navigation Pane. If your Navigation Pane is missing, Click View Tab at the top and Click Navigation Pane.
  • Click Computer Tab in the Ribbon. If you would like your Ribbon to stay open Double Click Computer Tab.
  • Then click Map Network Drive.
  • Select the drive letter you wish to map the group storage to. 
  • In the folder section type: \\home.clemson.edu\homes for your personal storage.
  • In the folder section type: \\group.clemson.edu\group for Departmental storage.
  • In the folder section type: \\group.clemson.edu\group\pplsoft for Financial information.
  • In the folder section type: \\software.clemson.edu\software for the Software Repository.
  • Check Reconnect at sign in if you want it every time you log in.
  • Click connect using different credentials. Then a Windows Security box should appear, input your university username and password into their respective fields and click OK.
  • Click Finish to map the drive. 
  • For more details and screen shots visit: https://hdkb.clemson.edu/phpkb/article.php?id=345

 

 Windows 11:

  • Click File Explorer.
  • Select This PC in the Left-hand Navigation Pane. If your Navigation Pane is missing, Click View Tab at the top, click Show and click Navigation Pane.
  • Click on See more (the three dots on the right side of the top ribbon).
  • Then click Map Network Drive.
  • Select the drive letter you wish to map the group storage to. 
  • In the folder section type: \\home.clemson.edu\homes for your personal storage.
  • In the folder section type: \\group.clemson.edu\group for Departmental storage.
  • In the folder section type: \\group.clemson.edu\group\pplsoft for Financial information.
  • In the folder section type: \\software.clemson.edu\software for the Software Repository.
  • Check Reconnect at sign in if you want it every time you log in.
  • Click connect using different credentials. Then a Windows Security box should appear, input your university username and password into their respective fields and click OK.
  • Click Finish to map the drive. 

 

Mac OS:

  • Open Finder by clicking on the icon.
  • In Finder, click on --> Go --> Connect to Server.
  • In the Server Address box type smb://home.clemson.edu/homes for your personal space.
  • In the Server Address box type smb://group.clemson.edu/group/pplsoft for Financial information.
  • In the Server Address box type smb://group.clemson.edu/group for Department storage.
  • In the Server Address box type smb://software.clemson.edu/software for the Software Repository.
  • Click Connect.
  • When presented with Login screen enter your Clemson ID and password.
  • For more details and screen shots visit: https://hdkb.clemson.edu/phpkb/article.php?id=349.

 

If you have more questions, email ITHELP@clemson.edu or call 864-656-3494. 

Posted by: Faye Buckley - May 3, 2017.
Online URL: https://hdkb.clemson.edu/phpkb/article.php?id=526