Overview
This article explains how to map MavDISK or a department (group) drive on a Mac computer. Mapping the drive allows you to easily access your personal or departmental files directly from Finder.
On state-owned on-campus computers, MavDISK is mapped automatically. On personally owned Macs or when working off campus, you may need to manually map the drive using the steps below.
Environment
State-Owned Devices: Equipment provided to university employees and managed by Minnesota State University, Mankato. The steps, tools, or solutions in this article may not work on personal devices due to administrative restrictions or licensing requirements.
How-To
This document outlines the steps to setup MavDISK for your Mac.
- On-campus university computers: Mapping drive letters to MavDISK on state-owned desktop and laptop computers happens automatically. The M: drive connects to your personal MavDISK folders, and the N: drive connects to departmental group folders.
- On-campus personally owned computers: Follow the instructions below to map a drive to MavDISK. The instructions can also be used to map department drives. Note: If you are off campus, you must first either log in to WorkMSU or connect to the VPN (view VPN Windows instructions or Mac instructions).Then follow the instructions below.
Map MavDISK
1. Select Finder from your dock.
2. Select Connect to Server.... from the Go menu item.
3. Type smb://mavdisk/StarID$ (replacing StarID with your StarID) or \\mavdisk\msu\group folders for department drives.
4. Next, go to Server Address: then click the + button to add the server to Favorite Servers. Click Connect
5. Next to Name:, type your StarID. Next to Password:, type your StarID password and click Connect.
6. Your MavDISK has now been setup.
Outcome
After completing these steps, you will be able to access your MavDISK or department drive directly from Finder on your Mac.
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