Background Information

The RStore Drive is network storage that can be mapped onto desktops or laptops computers. These systems can be personal, Tufts owned or connected to equipment/instrument.

The instructions below are made available to user who already have access to a specific RStore Drive. If you are stuck on any step, please call the service desk at 617-627-3376 or email it@tufts.edu and request assistance via a remote session.

NOTE: If you do not have access yet, please complete the online request for RStore Drive access.

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RStore Drive: Self-Service Mapping Instructions
 
NOTE: Tufts VPN is required when mapping drive from outside Tufts network. Here is information on Tufts VPN.

*** MAC COMPUTERS ***

Mac Drive Path(s):
smb://rstore.it.tufts.edu/RStoreDriveName

To map the drive(s) on a Mac:

1. Click on Finder
2. Press Command+K
3. Enter the path to the network drive you want to map
4. Click Connect

 

*** WINDOWS COMPUTERS ***

Windows Drive Path(s):
\\rstore.it.tufts.edu\RStoreDriveName

To map the drive(s) on a Windows computer:

1. Open File Explorer and right-click on This PC.
2. Select Map network drive from the menu.
3. In the Drive dropdown, select a drive letter (H, M, R, S, etc.).
4. In the Folder textbox, type the path of the drive listed above.
5. If this is a personal computer or otherwise not owned by Tufts, continue below; otherwise click Finish.
6. For personal computers:
   1. Check the box for Connect using different credentials.
   2. Enter your Tufts username and password at the prompt, adding "TUFTS\" to the username:
         Username: TUFTS\Tufts_Username
         Password: Tufts_Password
      Below the password textbox it should say "Domain: TUFTS".
   3. Click OK to submit.