Biotech File Server Access

Accessing the Biotech File Server

• This is an easy way to connect when inside IGB or on-campus. If you are off-campus, you will need to be connected to the campus VPN first, then follow the directions below.
• Here is the campus guide for installing and connecting to the VPN: https://techservices.illinois.edu/services/virtual-private-networking-vpn/download-and-set-up-the-vpn-client

Connect From Windows

• In Windows 7/10: Click on the Windows Icon in the lower left of your desktop, enter \\file-server.biotech.illinois.edu and hit Enter on your keyboard.

  

• Enter your IGB username and password and click OK.

  

Connection Problems

If you are on a computer that is on the UIUC or UOFI domain, make sure you do the following:

• Put IGB\YourNetID in the Username field
• Make sure the Domain is listed as IGB
• Put in your password

Connect From OSX

• Click on "Go" and then choose "Connect to Server..."

  

• For server address, enter smb://file-server.biotech.illinois.edu and then click "Connect"

  

• Use your IGB username and password and click "Connect".