HDFS 206 Portfolio Access
HDFS 206 share drive access instructions
If you are off‐campus, you must first connect to the VPN.
![folder explorer folder explorer](/images/group240/shared/win1.png)
![folder path folder path](/images/group240/shared/win2.png)
![mac connect to server mac connect to server](/images/group240/shared/mac1.png)
![login mac login mac](/images/group240/98928/ACES_Shared_Drives/MacCredentials.png)
VPN instructions are available at:
Windows instructions:
1. Open a Windows Explorer window by opening any folder or My Documents.
![folder explorer folder explorer](/images/group240/shared/win1.png)
2. In the center bar at the top of the window, type or copy the following path:
\\ad.uillinois.edu\aces\HDFS\Share\EVERYONE\CDL-ECDL\Pictures_and_Portfolios
![folder path folder path](/images/group240/shared/win2.png)
3. If prompted for a username and password, use uofi\yournetid and your AD password.
- Make sure to sign in as another user rather that your default system account.
4. Navigate to your desired folder.
5. Right-click and drag the folder to your desktop. You will be given an option to create a
shortcut. You may use the shortcut for all future access.
MacOS instructions:
1. Click on Go, located in the Finder menu at the top of your screen.
2. Click on Connect to Server.
![mac connect to server mac connect to server](/images/group240/shared/mac1.png)
3. In the address field, type or copy in the following path:
smb://ad.uillinois.edu/aces/HDFS/Share/EVERYONE/CDL-ECDL/Pictures_and_Portfolios
- Click on the + symbol to save the address.
4. Click on Connect.
5. When prompted for a username and password, use uofi\yournetid and your AD password.
![login mac login mac](/images/group240/98928/ACES_Shared_Drives/MacCredentials.png)
6. Navigate to your desired folder.
You will find the address saved for all future connections.
If you have issues, please consult ds‐ccsg@illinois.edu or visit Bevier Hall 158 with any questions