Connecting to a Department or Group MavDISK Folder on a Mac

Explains how to connect to a department or group MavDISK folder on a Mac by using Finder’s Connect to Server option and signing in with StarID credentials.

FAQ

How can I set up my MavDisk group folder?
How do I access my department folder on MavDisk?

Environment

This article applies to: 

• State-Owned Devices: Equipment provided to university employees and managed by Minnesota State University, Mankato. 

Please Note: If this article specifies "State-Owned Devices," the steps, tools, or solutions may not work on personal devices due to administrative restrictions or licensing requirements. 

Connecting to a Department or Group MavDISK Folder on a Mac

This document outlines the steps to setup your group folder on MavDISK for your mac.

     NOTE: If you are off campus, you will need to install and use the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client.

1. Select Finder from your dock
2. Select Connect to Server.... from the Go menu item
3. Type smb://mavdisk.campus.mnsu.edu/msu
4. Click the + button to add the server to Favorite Servers
5. Click Connect
6. In the Name field, type your StarID
7. In the Password field, type your StarID password
8. Click Connect
   
9. Your MavDISK group folder has now been setup

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