How do I connect to the University software drive (Mac)?

To use the software drive your computer will need to be connected to the University network (How do I do that?). If you are off campus, you must connect to the Aber VPN (How do I do that?).

  • Go to the Desktop
  • Click Go and then Connect to Server...

  • In the Server address type smb://software.disk.aber.ac.uk/students or smb://software.disk.aber.ac.uk/staff depending on your account type
  • Click Connect
  • In the window that appears, enter your username as PAU\username and your regular password
  • The software share should open as a folder on your computer for you to browse and install software ( Where can I find installation instructions? )
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Information Services, Aberystwyth University, Hugh Owen Library, Penglais, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DZ
Tel: 01970 62 2400 Email: is@aber.ac.uk