How do I connect to the file server?

Network Requirements

Connect to file.glbrc.org from Mac OS:

1. Prevent DS_STORE files from being created on remote network drives
   1. Mac OS has a bad habit of littering remote network drives with DS_STORE files, which are unnecessary.  To prevent this, follow the steps outlined in this Apple Knowledge Base article: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1629
2. Open Finder.  From the men ubar on the top of your screen, select Go -> Connect to Server
3. For Server Address, enter the connection string for the Shared area that you determined from the table above, usually "smb://file.glbrc.org/shared"
4. Optionally, click the + sign next to the Server Address box to add this server as a Favorite for easy re-connection
5. Click the Connect button
6. Next you will be prompted for your username and password.  For Connect As select Registered User. 
7. In the name field enter your username, and in the password field enter your password. 
1. Your username and password will be the same as your GLBRC Hub username and password, unless you are using a lab guest account. 
2. Optionally, check the Remember this password in my keychain box. 
8. Once you have entered your username and password, click Connect
9. The file server will appear on your desktop!
10. Optionally, you can create aliases for the GLBRC file server areas on your desktop. 
1. If you have saved your credentials when connecting to the server, an alias will allow you to connect simply by double-clicking the alias.  To create an alias do the following:
2. Open Finder.  From the menu bar at the top of your screen, select Finder -> Preferences
3. On the General tab, check the box that says Connected Servers
4. Connect to file.glbrc.org following the instructions as above if you are not already connected
5. On your desktop you should now see the servers labeled "shared" and "personal".  Right-click (or command-click) on the icon and select Make Alias.  This will create a new icon on your desktop named "Shared alias" or "Personal alias", which you can rename to whatever you want.  You can now double-click that icon to connect to the server automatically

Connect to file.glbrc.org from Windows​:

Connection Strings

1. In Windows 7 and Windows 10 Right click on the start menu and choose File Explorer, right click on This PC and then select "Map Network drive..."
   
2. In Windows 11 right click on the start menu, choose File Explorer, right click on This PC, click on the "Show more options" and then select "Map network drive..."​​
3. For Drive:, select any drive letter you like that is not already in use.  In use drive letters will have a label next to them in the list
4. For Folder, enter the connection string for the Shared area that you determined above. (e.g. \\file.glbrc.org\shared, or \\file.glbrc.org\personal\
5. Check the box that says Connect using different credentials
6. Optionally, click the box that says Reconnect at logon.  If selected, the drive will automatically connect when you login.  (This will only work well if your computer is on the WEI Wireless or using a physical ethernet) connection in the WEI building since a VPN connection is required otherwise
7. Click Finish.  When prompted, enter your username in the form GLBRCORG\username, e.g. GLBRCORG\jdoe
8. Enter your password.  Optionally click Remember credentials
9. The file server will appear in File Explorer!

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Connect to file.glbrc.org from Linux:

Connection Strings