With the shared folder ready to go, run with this to map the web connection drive:

LaunchFinder.

ClickGo>Connect to Server.

If you prefer to use the keyboard, pressCommand+K.

Launching Finder

Enter the path to the web link drive and then selectConnect.

It should start like this in most cases:

If you’re prompted for a confirmation, clickConnect.

Click theApple logoand then chooseSystem Settingsor, if you’re using an older version of macOS,System Preferences.

Go > Connect to Server

Search forLogin Items, or select it from theGeneralmenu.

Drag the shares from the desktop into theOpen at Loginscreen.

Or, click theplus sign, grab the shares in the pop-up window, and then chooseOpenorAdd.

Connect to smb

Choose a username and password for the drive when prompted.

Confirm server connection

Network drive in Finder

The Apple menu in macOS Sonoma

The General settings in macOS Sonoma

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