How To: Map Research Data Ecosystem (RDE) SMB lab Share With Username (MacOS)

Summary

Step-by-step process to manually map a Research Data Ecosystem (RDE) lab share with username in smb string in MacOS.

Question

How do I map a Research Data Ecosystem (RDE) lab share using my username in the SMB string in MacOS?

Answer

Note: Computer must be connected to the campus networks to access shares.
If you are not on the campus network, please connect to the VPN:
https://tdx.umsystem.edu/TDClient/36/DoIT/KB/ArticleDet?ID=337

1. Within Finder, press Command key + K.

Command and K keys

2. In the Connect to Server window:

a. In the dropdown box, type the SMB folder with username.

Example: smb://UserName:*@umad.umsystem.edu/rde/trumant-lab.

b. Then click "+" key to add to favorites.

c. Then click "Connect".

Connect to Server window with dropdown box populated.

3. When prompted:

a. Registered User is selected.

b. Username is already entered for Name.

Example: trumant

c. Enter your email password for Password.

d. Click "Connect".

User authentication prompt.

4. Click "Connect" to confirm.

Connect to continue window

5. A Finder window with a list of folders within the new mapped share will be displayed.

Finder window with folder list

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Article ID: 1708

Created

Mon 9/22/25 1:59 PM

Modified

Tue 9/30/25 9:51 AM