MacOS users can access a campus storage volumes (shared drive, J drive, etc...) by mounting the volume on the desktop. This is only available to anyone connected to the campus network or VPN.
To mount a volume:
- From the Finder select the Go menu and then Connect to Server.
- In the Connect to Server window click in the Server Address field and enter the name of the server that you wish to connect to. A list of servers is available in the related KB article of campus storage URLs. You can save the address as a favorite by clicking on the + (plus) sign in the lower left corner of the "Connect to Server" window.
- After you have entered the server address press the Connect button. This will prompt you to login using your UW-Platteville username and password. You may also be prompted to confirm that you would like to connect.
- The volume will be mounted and show up as an icon on your desktop and on the sidebar in finder.
To dismount a volume, drag the volume icon to the Trash icon in the Dock, or highlight the volume icon and press Command-E.
Need help?
If you have questions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 608.342.1400 or helpdesk@uwplatt.edu. You may also visit the Help Desk on the first floor of the Karrmann Library.