Adding Hyperlink in Outlook that points to Network Drive

This article describes what settings need to be changed in order to add an N: Drive path as a hyperlink in an email.

This article describes what settings need to be changed in order to add an N: Drive path as a hyperlink in an email.

Applies to Microsoft Outlook.

To send a Network Drive path as a hyperlink within an outlook email the sender and receiver will need to change their computer settings. These computer settings are only available on Windows devices. Mac users will have to continue to copy and paste the file path.

How to Change Windows Settings:

1.Open Control Panel

2. Go to Internet Options
3. Click the Security tab
4. Select Trusted Sites and then select Sites
5. in "Add this website to the zone:" type file://ad.jmu.edu and then click add
6. Uncheck Require Server Verification (https:) for all sites in this zone
7. Close

Now when Windows users open the hyperlink for a Network drive it will prompt to ask if you are sure you want to open the site, click yes on both prompts.

For additional question you can reach out to the JMU IT Help desk at helpdesk@jmu.edu or 540-568-3555.