Map a Network Drive

Map a Network Drive

This article explains how to map a network drive on MacOS and Windows. Mapping a network drive allows you to access a shared FAU network folder from your computer.

Before you begin: Confirm with your department that you have been approved to access the drive. Make sure you are connected to the FAU network or connected to the VPN.

Map a Network Drive on MacOS ▾

  1. Click on the desktop or click the Finder icon in the dock.
  2. From the top menu bar, select Go, then select Connect to Server.
  3. In the server address field, enter the network path using this format:
    smb://FAUNetID@fauandi1.fau.edu/share
  4. For example, a home drive path may look similar to:
    smb://dleaderman2013@fauandi1.fau.edu/home$

macOS Connect to Server window showing an SMB network path

  1. Click Connect.
  2. If prompted, enter your FAU account password.
  3. The network drive should connect and appear in Finder.
Note: Replace FAUNetID and share with the appropriate username and network drive name for your access.

Map a Network Drive on Windows ▾

  1. Open File Explorer.
  2. Select This PC.
  3. Select the three dots menu, then select Map network drive.

Windows File Explorer showing the Map network drive option

  1. Select an available drive letter.
  2. In the Folder field, enter the network path using this format:
    \\fauandi1.fau.edu\shareddrivename
  3. Make sure Reconnect at sign-in is checked.

Windows Map Network Drive window showing drive letter and folder path fields

  1. Click Finish.
  2. If prompted, enter your FAU account credentials.
  3. The network drive should connect and appear under This PC.
Note: Replace shareddrivename with the correct network drive name.

Troubleshooting ▾

  • Confirm that you are connected to the FAU network or the VPN.
  • Confirm that the network path was typed correctly.
  • Confirm that you are using your FAU account credentials when prompted.
  • Confirm that you have been granted access to the network drive.
  • If the drive was previously mapped but is no longer working, disconnect the old mapped drive and try mapping it again.
  • Reboot your computer.

Still Need Help?

To request drive access, please submit a ticket.

If you are unable to map the network drive after following these steps, please contact the Help Desk at 561-297-3999 for assistance.

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