How do I access network file shares managed by Technology Solutions?

Instructions on how to connect to network file shared managed by Technology Solutions

To access network file shares managed by Technology Solutions you will need the following:

• Your UIC NetID prefixed by "ad\": ad\NetID
  For example, ad\adabyron.
• Your UIC password
• You must be on the UIC network or connected to the UIC VPN

On Windows:

1. Open File Explorer, right-click the This PC icon and select Map Network Drive.
   
   
    
2. For Drive:, use any unused letter, and for Folder:, use:  \\uicfs.server.uic.edu\share_name where "share_name" is your department's folder name.
3. Click Different user name and enter your AD credential: AD NetID and Technology Solutions password as described above.
4. Click Finish to map your Network Drive.

On Mac:

1. From Finder's top menu select Go then Connect to Server.
2. In the Server Address field enter smb://uic​fs.server.uic.edu/share_name where "share_name" is your department's folder name.
3. Click on Connect.

Connect to Server dialog

1. Enter your UIC NetID (without @uic.edu)
2. Enter your Technology Solutions password
3. Click Connect.