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--- howto:connect_to_shared_folder [2020/10/13 20:13] – [How to connect to a network shared folder] jnilsson
+++ howto:connect_to_shared_folder [2021/02/09 16:49] (current) – [How to connect to a network shared folder] jnilsson
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 ====== How to connect to a network shared folder ======
 This document aims to provide generic instructions for how to connect to a shared network drive from Mac or Windows computers.
+===== VPN first, if off-campus =====
 If you are off-campus, then you will need to first connect to the UCI campus VPN. Follow instructions here for connecting to the VPN:
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   - Double-click on the shortcut to connect.
   - The first time you connect, it will ask you for your username and password
-    - Enter your SS2K account credentials, which is the user account in our school's private network.
+    * Enter your SS2K account credentials, which is the user account in our school's private network.
+    * Please enter your username in this format: **SS2K\username**
 ===== From Mac =====
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   - The first time you connect, it will ask you for your username and password
     - Enter your SS2K account credentials, which is the user account in our school's private network
+    - Enter your username in this format: **SS2K\username**
 === Saving the Shared Folder in your Finder side-bar as a favorite ===