File Access

When you log into a classroom computer with your academic account, files saved to 'My Documents' and 'Desktop' are saved. These files are automatically stored on the network. You are able to connect to ECC's file server and access your academic files when you're not on campus.

 Avoid accessing your files on public computers or when logged into a classroom computer with an anonymous login. Otherwise, the next person to use the computer could potentially access your files!

  • If uncertain about using an anonymous account, log off Windows and sign back in with your personal account.
  • Delete all of your network location folders and log off.

Step 1

Press the Win key to bring up the 'Start' menu then choose 'File Explorer'.

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Step 2

With the 'File Explorer' open, right-click on 'This PC' in the side-bar menu.

Step 3

Select 'Add a network location' from menu.

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Step 4

You are prompted with the 'Add Network Location Wizard'; select 'Next' to begin the process.

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Step 5

Select 'Choose a custom network location' and select 'Next'.

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Step 6

Enter the 'Internet or network address' into the input field and select 'Next'.

Note: You can choose to connect to these file locations:

  • https://myfiles.student.elgin.edu/docs/YourUserID (My Documents)
  • https://myfiles.student.elgin.edu/desktop/YourUserID (Desktop)

Step 6

Enter your accessECC portal user ID and password then select 'Ok'.

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Step 7

Rename this connection or use the default name and select 'Next'.

Step 7

You can now access your academic files from the 'File Explorer' anytime.

Step 1

Press the Cmd ⌘+K keys or from the 'Finder' menu, select 'Go' and choose 'Connect to Server...'

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Step 2

Enter the 'Server Address' into the input field and select 'Connect'.

Note: You can choose to connect to these file locations:

  • https://myfiles.student.elgin.edu/docs/YourUserID (My Documents)
  • https://myfiles.student.elgin.edu/desktop/YourUserID (Desktop)

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Step 3

Select the 'Registered User' option; enter your accessECC portal user ID and password then select 'Connect'.

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Step 4

Your student files will appear in the 'Finder' side bar under 'Shared'.

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