Sometimes, when connected to the VPN or an internal network, the U:Drive mapping will be removed. You can remap the U:Drive following the steps below.

Remap U:Drive on Mac

Verify that you are connected to a StaffNet network (hardwire or wireless) or the GlobalProtect VPN if you are not in the office.

Open Finder

In the menu bar select Go > Connect to Server

Enter “smb://cit.ucar.edu/UCAR” and then click “Connect”

The U: Drive will now be mapped in Finder


Remap U:Drive on Windows

Verify that you are connected to a StaffNet network (hardwire or wireless) or the GlobalProtect VPN if you are not in the office.

Open File Explorer

Right-click This PC.

Select Map network drive...

Select a letter for the drive and enter the path to the network location. The image below shows an example of manually mapping the U: Drive.

Check the Reconnect at sign-in box and then click Finish to map the drive.

The U: Drive will now be mapped in File Explorer.