I think the most frequent question I get from me Apple users is :
How do I connect to the network share on my shiny MacOS ?
This is a reminder for them (and for myself)
Method 1
Maps a network drive that will not disappear if you reboot, it will appear on the desktop,
- From the Finder, hit Command+K or click GO and Connect to Server
- Enter the path to the network drive: smb://server/share and click ‘Connect’
- Enter your login credentials and click “OK”
The drive is now mounted, but continue to add the drive to startup
- Now enter into System Preferences, from the Apple menu
- Click on Accounts
- Click on Login Items
- Click on the + button to add another login item
- Locate the network drive you previously mounted
- Click Add
- Exit out of System Preferences
Your network drive will be mapped and automatically remounted when you reboot.
Method 2
Maps a network drive that will disappear if you reboot
- From the Finder, hit Command+K or click GO and Connect to Server
- Enter the path to the network drive: smb://server/share and click ‘Connect’
- Enter your login/password and click “OK” to mount the network drive
The drive will now appear on your desktop and in the Finder window sidebar