Mapping The Z-Drive (Common Drive)

The Z-Drive (Common Drive) is a shared network drive that many departments on campus access to share and access files. This article contains step-by-step instructions for configuring it on your Mac or Windows Device.

Overview

The Z-Drive (Common Drive) is a shared network drive that many departments on campus access to share and access files.

When logging into a Windows based desktop computer that is managed by EMU, the default network drive should automatically be mapped.

This article contains step-by-step instructions for configuring it on your Mac or Windows Device if it is not already mapped.

Additional Information

• If you are off campus you must be connected to VPN prior to performing this procedure.
• If you are prompted to login please use your EMU NetID and password, AD\ should prefix your NetID:
  AD\NetID
  password

Relevant Information

In Windows 10
1. Open File Explorer
2. Select This PC

3. From the top menu select Computer then Select Map Network Drive

4. Select Drive Letter Z:
5. In folder type \\emufiles.ad.emich.edu\common

6. Uncheck Reconnect at logon

7. Select Finish

 

On a Mac
1. Open Finder
2. Click the Go drop down menu
3. Click Connect to Server

4. Enter the following in Server Address: smb://emufiles.ad.emich.edu/common

5. Click Connect and login.

Please note: These can be found within Keychain Access (/Applications/Utilities/Keychain Access) by searching for "emu"