Connect to network file storage in Windows / File Storage

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Problem

I want to connect to network file storage from a Windows computer
I want to access network file storage on MyFiles or MUFiles

Resolution

You must be on campus and logged in to the Miami network
To access network drives from a residence hall or an off-campus location, you must be connected to the Miami network through VPN

Open Windows File Explorer
Right-click on This PC located in the left-hand navigation area and choose Map network drive
From the Drive drop-down, select an available drive letter
In the Folder text box, enter \\it.muohio.edu\files
Click Finish
When prompted to log in, enter your Miami UniqueID and MUnet password
- Enter it\ preceding your UniqueID (e.g., it\publicjq)
  - When entering your UniqueID you must specify the Active Directory domain, IT\
- If the account you use to log in to your computer is not the same as your Miami UniqueID and password, check Connect using different credentials
Click Finish

Notes

Network file storage is available to faculty, staff, and students on myFiles
Faculty and staff may also have departmental network file storage on MUFiles

System

File Storage & Sharing
10299: myFiles
10411: MUFiles
10393: VPN AnyConnect Client
Windows
Network Drives

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