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Mounting Leif over SMB

What this page tells you

To mount Leif: connect to Global Protect VPN, then Mac Go > Connect to Server smb://leif.seas.upenn.edu or Windows Map Network Drive \leif.seas.upenn.edu, sign in with PennKey plus SEAS Local Password (set first at accounts.seas.upenn.edu/passwd), and pick volumes.

Samba mount and Windows file sharing for Leif

1.Connect to the University VPN client (Global Protect) with your PennKey and password (if not on AirPennNet wifi)

Download VPN here: https://www.isc.upenn.edu/how-to/university-vpn-getting-started-guide

2. Mount Leif as a file share

Mac OS: Go --> Connect to server
smb://leif.seas.upenn.edu/ (use the + sign to add to "favorite servers" list)
Windows: Computer --> Map network drive
\\leif.seas.upenn.edu\

3. Sign into Leif using your PennKey and SEAS Local Password

First time signing in? Must set a SEAS local password using this link: https://accounts.seas.upenn.edu/passwd

4. Select volume(s) to mount