Summary
Follow these steps to add a network folder shortcut (access to the X:\ drive) on a MacBook. These folders will only be accessible while connected to the district network.
Steps
- Sign into the MacBook.
- From Finder, press the Command + K keys.
- In the address bar, type smb://athena.root/public, then select Connect.
- Under Name, type the district username (lastname_firstname), type password. Select the Remember this password in my keychain checkbox. Select Connect.
- A window will appear that states You are attempting to connect to the server "athena.root". Select Connect.
- A window will open showing the folders accessible to the user. To create a shortcut, select one or more folders, press and hold the Option + Command keys, and drag the folders to the desktop.
- When the folder is dragged to the desktop with the Option + Command keys held, there will be a small black arrow in the corner of the icon. This indicates a shortcut is being created versus the files being directly copied to the desktop.
Additional Help
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