How to connect to WindfallFS on Mac

You’ll need to make sure you are connected to the VPN first. This can be done with this guide: VPN for Mac

1. Open a Finder window and press “cmd + K” or In the Finder, choose Go > Connect to Server

In the Server field (Fig A) type the relevant server address and click the + to save it for later.

The address will be: smb://windfallfs
Alternatively, you can use the numbered IP: smb://192.168.254.253

 2. Click Connect and a prompt will appear to enter credentials. These will be your Windfall credentials.

An example of this would be:

Username: firstname.lastname
Password: Hello World (Your own password)

3. You have two folders: ARCHIVE & WINDFALL you can choose from.

* You will need to speak to Martha Pitwood about gaining access to this (martha.pitwood@windfallfilms.com)

 

Optional – How to create a shortcut to the server on your desktop:

• Open or select a Finder window
• Click “Finder” in the top left of the screen and press “cmd + ,” to go to Finder Preferences
• Select the “General” tab in the top left of the window
• Tick “Connected servers

You should now have a shortcut on your desktop.

You are now connected to the WindfallFS on Mac.