1.       Accessing your Z Drive from off campus requires a VPN connection. Please visit Set up a VPN Connection if you are unsure of how to do that.

 

2.       The process is fairly similar to Mapping a Network Drive. First, you’ll need to left click on the Start icon to open the Start menu.

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3.       Search for either “Computer or “My PC”

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4.       Select “Map Network Drive”

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5.       Make sure the Z: letter is chosen and enter:

\\opal.msu.montana.edu\x\NetID

Into the “Folder:” line.

 Where “x” is the first letter of your NetID and NetID is your entire NetID (ex: a12b345)

·         There is an option to reconnect upon logon to your Z Drive- toggle on or off to your liking.

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6.       Select “Finish” or hit Enter to complete the process. The contents of your Z Drive should appear.

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