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How to map a network drive on Mac

Apr 14, 2023 am 08:49 AM
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How to map a network drive on Mac using Finder

The fastest way to map a network drive is to use the Finder application. This method will create a temporary connection to your network drive. However, it doesn't stay in place after you restart your Mac.

macOS supports Samba (SMB) network sharing. This is a common file sharing protocol used on Windows, Mac, and (to a lesser extent) Linux. Due to its cross-platform support, your network drive is most likely using Samba for network file sharing, which this tutorial will assume.

Use Finder to map a network drive on Mac:

  1. Open the Finder app from the Dock or Launchpad.
  2. In Finder, press Go > Connect to Server from the menu bar.
    How to map a network drive on Mac
  3. Type smb:// followed by your NAS drive IP address/hostname and folder (e.g. smb://192.168.0.2 / or smb://192.168.0.2/files or smb://nas-drive.local/files)
  4. Press to connect .
    How to map a network drive on Mac
  5. If prompted, enter the correct username and password to connect to your network drive and press OK.

If you authenticated correctly, you should be able to view your network drive in the Finder's left-hand menu.

How to Automatically Connect to a Network Drive on Mac

The above steps allow you to connect to a network share, but the share is only temporary. For example, your Mac doesn't automatically reconnect to the network share when you restart.

You need to configure your Mac to automatically connect to a network drive when you log in. This will ensure that you can always access network files in the Finder (as long as you are connected to the same network).

Before completing these steps, follow the steps above to map your network drive and connect to it through the Finder.

Automatically connect to a network drive on your Mac:

  1. Press the Apple logo# in the menu bar ##>System Preferences.
    How to map a network drive on MacIn
  2. System Preferences
  3. , select Users and Groups.
    How to map a network drive on MacIf necessary, press the
  4. lock icon in the lower left corner and log in.
  5. Select your username on the right and press
  6. Login Items
  7. . Press
  8. to add ( )
  9. icon.
    How to map a network drive on MacSelect your network drive (or a folder within it) and press
  10. Add
  11. .
    How to map a network drive on MacFollow any other on-screen instructions to complete the process.
  12. Better Storage Solutions on Mac

By following the steps above, you can quickly map a network drive on your Mac. This will free up your disk space for other operations.

If you're always running out of space, you may want to consider configuring your Mac to automatically free up storage space. If you're concerned about your privacy, you can also securely wipe free space on your Mac.

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