Questions
- How do I set up folder redirection for Azure Virtual Desktop on a Mac?
- How do I make a local Mac folder accessible inside my Azure Virtual Desktop?
- How do I share a folder from my Mac with my Azure Virtual Desktop?
- How do I add a folder to my virtual desktop in the Windows App?
- Where do I find my redirected folder inside an Azure Virtual Desktop?
- How do I access files from my Mac while connected to Azure Virtual Desktop?
Environment
This article applies to Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students using an Azure Virtual Desktop on a Mac running macOS Sequoia (15.x) or Tahoe (26.x). The Windows App must be installed and a workspace added before following these steps. See How to Access an Azure (Microsoft) Virtual Desktop in the Related Articles section for setup instructions.
Resolution
Add a Folder for Redirection in the Windows App
- Open the Windows App from your Applications folder.
- Right-click on your virtual desktop and choose Edit.
- Click the Folders tab.
- Click the + sign and select the folder from your Mac that you want to make available inside the virtual desktop.
- Click Save.
Locate Your Redirected Folder Inside the Virtual Desktop
- Sign in to your Azure Virtual Desktop.
- Click the search bar at the bottom left of the screen.
- Type
This PC and press Enter.
- Your redirected folder will appear under Redirected drives and folders.
Additional Help
If you need further assistance, you have several options:
- Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
- Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
- In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
- Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.