Overview

How to Access A Z-Drive on a MacOS and Windows Machine

Details

On-Campus Access:

Windows

1. From the Start Menu/Start Screen, start typing Computer or This PC
2. Right Click on Computer or This PC and select Map Network Drive from the list of options on the bottom
3. Input the following information:
   1. Drive: Z
   2. Folder: \\home.gac.edu\username
   3. Check Reconnect at logon
   4. Click on Connect using a different user name
   5. Click on Finish
   6. When prompted, input your Gustavus username and password

Mac OS

1. From the Finder, select Connect to Server from the Go menu
2. Type smb://home.gac.edu/username in the text box along the bottom replacing "username" with the users Gustavus username.
3. Click the Connect button.
4. When prompted, enter your username and password
5. Choose My Home Directory from the list that appears

Your home directory will now be mounted. For easy access in the future, drag your home directory icon to the right side of your dock.

FAQ

What is a Z-Drive?

A home directory (often referred to as a Z-drive, since "Z" is the default network drive letter on Windows) is a networked personal storage space for all students, faculty, staff, and administrators. This space can be used to save papers, syllabi, pictures, e-mail, and other documents. This storage is backed up every night to ensure your data is safe. For large files, please use Google Drive.

How do I access my Z-Drive off campus?

Off campus access to your home directory is available by using Virtual Lab or Remote Access via Virtual Lab.

Can I move files from my home directory to my local machine?

If you are working on a personally owned machine you can drag and drop files from your home directory to the desired destination on your local machine.  

Contact us

If you need further assistance, please contact us at helpline@gustavus.edu or call us at 507-933-6111.