Mapping a NAS Drive (Windows & Mac)

On a Windows Computer:

  1. Open “File Explorer” > Scroll down to “This PC” > Right-click > “Map Network Drive…“

    Windows NAS Image 1
    Windows NAS Image 2
  2. The "Drive:" can be any letter not in-use. Leaving it as the default is fine.
  3. “Folder:” Type this for shared NAS Drives: \\nas1-pse.pratt.duke.edu\pratt-group OR (for a personal NAS Drive): \\nas1-pse.pratt.duke.edu\pratt-user

  4. Leave “Reconnect at sign-in“ toggled on > “Finish“

    Windows NAS Image 3
  5. If you're asked for credentials, use your NetID and NetID password. Use win\NetID (your NetID) if the computer is not on the Domain.

On a Mac Computer:

  1. Open the “Finder” app > On the Mac menu bar at the top, select “Go” > “Connect to Server…”

    Mac NAS Image 1
  2. In the textbox, type this for shared NAS Drives: smb://nas1-pse.pratt.duke.edu/pratt-group OR (for a personal NAS Drive): smb://nas1-pse.pratt.duke.edu/pratt-user

  3. Click “+” and then “Connect”

    Mac NAS Image 2
  4. Toggle “Registered User” to be on.
  5. For credentials: win\NetID (your NetID) and your NetID password. > “Connect”