T-Storage: Map T-Storage (H: and I:) Drives (macOS)

macOS Instructions

  1. From Finder, select the Go menu, then Connect to Server (You can also use the keyboard shortcut Command+K)
  2. Type in the appropriate address below to connect to your T-storage:
    • For your Home Directory: smb://tshome.utk.edu/home/netid
      • **In the path above, replace the text "netid"  with your personal NetID.
    • For your Departmental Share: smb://tstorage.utk.tennessee.edu/depts$
    • **Note 1: You can click the + after entering the drive name to save the path for future use**
    • Mac Connect to Server window showing SMB address for tshome.utk.edu home directory.
  3. Log in with your NetID and Password.
    Mac login dialog prompting NetID and password to connect tshome.utk.edu server.
  4. Your T-Storage drive will now show up on your desktop. Double-click on the drive to access your files.
    If you do not see your T-Storage drive on your desktop, proceed to step 5. 
    Screenshot of a Mac desktop showing the T-Storage drive
  5. Follow these steps if you do not see your T-Storage drive on your desktop: 
    1. From Finder, click Finder in the upper left corner of your screen. 
    2. Click Settings.
    3. Under General, click the box next to Connected Servers. Your T-Storage drive should now appear on your desktop. 
      Screenshot of Finder settings showing a checkmark next to Connected Servers

**Note: If you are unable to map your network drive, make sure you are connecting to the campus network using a wired connection or connecting to the EDUROAM wireless network. If you are located off-campus, you will need to connect to the UTK VPN prior to mapping the drive.

Print Article