Creating a Web Folder in Windows

A Web Folder gives you access to your Connect Files directly from Windows Explorer. When you have created the Web Folder you can access it from My Network Places in Windows Explorer.

To create a Web Folder, open My Network Places in Windows Explorer and under Network Tasks click Add a Network Place. In the Internet or network address enter https://connectfiles.ucd.ie/YOUR_FILESTORE/YOUR_USERNAME

You can find your filestore in the address bar of your Connect Files Window:

The web folder is then visible in Windows Explorer

Opening a file in Connect Files through Windows Explorer is as easy as opening a file stored on your local hard drive.

1. Open Windows Explorer. Your Web folder should appear under My Network Places
2. Click on the connectfiles.ucd.ie folder to open it.If you are logged in, the list of files within that folder will appear. If you are not logged in, enter your user id and password when prompted.
3. Finally, simply find your file and double-click to open it.
4. To save your file directly to your Web Folder, choose File > Save as.. and browse to the web folder in your Network Places.

Mac OSX users can mount Connect Files storage on their desktop. Click here to access a step-by-step guide.

Windows Vista users should have Service Pack 1 installed and and hotfix KB954807 installed.

Windows 7 users should install the Microsoft software update here