- How to access NSF drive(Q: drive) on MacOS? (For staff)

Network - File Sharing

You need to connect VPN in order to establish a security network connection.

The VPN software and user guide could be found in the service webpage.

After connected to staff VPN, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open Finder on top of desktop

Step 2: Click Go

Step 3: Click Connect to Server…

Step 4: Enter 
smb:// in Server Address

• Server path for these departments: 
  

  AADO / AAE / AAE_HKAR147 / ABCT / AF / AMA / AP / APSS / AR / AS / AS-Alchemy-1 / AS-Alchemy-2 / ASSAT / BME / BRE / CAF / CBC / CBS / CBS-CLC / CDO / CLC / COMP / CSO / DISI / ELC-LTU / FO / HRO / HSO / HTI / IAEE / IAU / IC / IFE / IGDS / IPAO / ISE / LIB / MDO / ME / MM / OGUR / OSL / OUS / P / RIO / RISU / SAO / SN / SO / UBDA / UHS

  
  
  • smb://NSF-DEPT1.ITS.POLYU.EDU.HK/XXXX (note: XXXX is your department code)
• Server path for other departments:
  • smb://NSF-DEPT2.ITS.POLYU.EDU.HK/YYYY (note: YYYY is your department code)
• For SHTM, please consult your technician for your server path

If you don't know the dept. NSF path, please:

• Refer to FAQ "How to access Q: & P: drive at home"
• Contact your dept. administrator or
• Contact IT HelpCentre