Connect to R: drive using your Mac computer

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Last updated: Jan 13, 2025 by Ariel Chan
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N: Drive Deprecation

N: drives are being deprecated by IST and will no longer be offered after April 2023. Please refer to IST's documentation for more information.

 

For confidential, restricted, or highly restricted files, consult IST's guidelines for secure data exchange. Learn about privacy and compliance considerations.

 

If you are not in ENV, then follow the instructions from your faculty for mapping your R: drive.

  1. If you are trying to connect from off-campus, you must first connect to the virtual private network (VPN).

  2. On the toolbar, choose Go and then Connect to Server...



  3. In the Server Address field, enter the appropriate R: Drive Directory for your group as listed in the table.


    Example submission for ENV faculty and staff.png
    Example submission for ENV faculty and staff

Group

R: Drive Directory

Group

R: Drive Directory

ENV faculty and staff

smb://filed.uwaterloo.ca/env$

ENV Advancement Coop

smb://filed.uwaterloo.ca/env$/ENV-Advancement

Coop

smb://filed.uwaterloo.ca/env$/Recruitment

 

  1. Click Connect.

  2. A confirmation window will pop up. Click Connect.

 

  1. When prompted, type in "nexus\" and followed by your username and password.

  2. Click Remember this password in my keychain to easily access this drive.



  3. Click Connect.

  4. If you are unable to connect to the R: drive, please restart your computer and try again.

If you have technical issues, Please submit a request to the ETIS Jira Queue. If you need help after hours or on the weekends, contact IST Service Desk.