Connect to shared computers and file servers on a network

1. Open a Finder window, and find the shared computer’s name in the Shared section of the Finder sidebar. You may need to click All to see all the shared computers.

   If no shared computers appear in the Shared section of the sidebar, put the pointer on the word Shared and click Show.

2. When you locate the shared computer or server, double-click it, then click Connect As.

   If you are connecting to a Mac that has screen sharing turned on, and you have the appropriate privileges, you can also click Share Screen.

3. Select how you want to connect to the Mac:

   • Guest: You can connect as a Guest user if the shared computer permits guest access.

   • Registered User: Connect to the other Mac using a valid login name and password. If “Only these users” is selected on the other Mac, make sure the login name you’re using is on the list of allowed users.

   • Using an Apple ID: Connect to the other Mac using an Apple ID. You must be set up in Users & Groups preferences with this Apple ID, on both this Mac and the other Mac.

4. If necessary, enter your user name and password, then select volumes or shared folders on the server.

   In some cases you need the network area or workgroup for the shared computer. If you don’t have this information, contact the computer’s owner or your network administrator.

   Tip: To make it easier to connect to the computer in the future, select “Remember this password in my keychain” to add your user name and password for the computer to your keychain.

1. In the Finder, choose Go > Connect to Server.

2. Type the network address for the computer or server in the Server Address field.

   For information about the correct format for network addresses, see Network address formats for shared computers and servers.

3. Click Connect.

4. Select how you want to connect to the Mac:

   • Guest: You can connect as a Guest user if the shared computer permits guest access.

   • Registered User: Connect to the other Mac using a valid login name and password. If “Only these users” is selected on the other Mac, make sure the login name you’re using is on the list of allowed users.

   • Using an Apple ID: Connect to the other Mac using an Apple ID. You must be set up in Users & Groups preferences with this Apple ID, on both this Mac and the other Mac.

5. If necessary, enter your user name and password, then select the server volumes or shared folders.

   To make it easier to connect to the computer in the future, select “Remember this password in my keychain” to add your user name and password for the computer to your keychain.

Here are some ways to make it easy to reconnect to shared computers and servers you frequently use:

• Choose Apple menu > Recent Items, then choose from the list of recent servers.

• In the Finder, choose Go > Connect to Server, open the pop-up menu to the far right of the Server Address field, then choose a recent server.

• Add shared computers, network areas, and workgroups to the Finder sidebar. Select the item, then choose File > Add To Sidebar or press Control-Command (⌘)-T.

• Add a shared computer or server to your list of favorites. Choose Go > Connect to Server, enter the network address, then click the Add button .