Connecting to the MySBfiles Server from a Mac
MySBfiles allows for 20 GB of online file storage. You can create a mapped drive on your Mac that acts like a local folder and allows you to drag files into it.
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- Connect to an on-campus network. If you are off-campus, or if you are not on a campus network like Wolfienet Secure, sign into the University's Work at Home virtual private network (for best results, after you sign in, leave the browser minimized while you work)
- In Finder, click on Go and then Connect to Server
- For Server Address type or paste in the following, replacing NetID with your actual NetID
smb://mysbfiles.campus.stonybrook.edu/NetID
- For easier access to MySBfiles in the future, click
to save this location under Favorite Servers - Click Connect
- You will then be prompted to complete the following:
- Connect as: be sure Registered User is selected
- Name: The name field might already have something in it. Remove that and enter sunysb.edu\NetID, replacing NetID with your actual NetID
- Password: enter your NetID Password
- Click Connect
- Once logged in, you will see a Finder window view of your MySBfiles. You can now download, upload, and organize your files.
This Content Last Updated:
01/24/2026