
To save this location as a favorite server, click the + button near the bottom left (then it will remain in the Favorite Servers list so next time you can click on it and won't need to type the path in).Note: use forward slashes / (rather than \ as on Windows machines) Note: be sure to include smb: prior to the server name and use the full server name if necessary In the Server Address box, type the path for the shared folder using this pattern:.From the Finder menu bar, click Go and select Connect to Server.(or use Spotlight search by clicking near the top right, typing Finder, and selecting Finder.app) While connected to a campus network or through VPN, launch Finder by clicking in the dock.


You can access your department's shared network folder and add it to Mac Favorites, which will make it easier to access files in the folder.
