How-to: Mapping to a network drive
Action
This article documents how to map your $LAB or $HOME directory to your personal windows, mac, or linux computer. Mapping to a $LAB or $HOME directory is only available while on the UAlbany network. If you need to access these directories from off campus, you must first connect to the VPN. Please read more at the Remote Access page.
Instructions
Windows
Mac OS
Linux
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Troubleshooting
If an error such as the following occurs where 'The network folder specified is currently mapped using a different user name and password. To connect using a different user name and password, first disconnect any existing mappings to this network share.' simple follow the instructions:
The solution is to disconnect all drives that are failing to connect and then reconnect with credentials. Windows is remembering details/credentials that it is not supposed to and then using them when mapping a new drive. By removing all un-connectable drives you can start with a clean slate for new mapping instructions.
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