Configure The Xythos Drive Client To Access Your QShare Account

The Xythos Drive Client can be installed using Ida.  Once installed you need to configure it to access your QShare account. If you have access to more than one QShare account, you can repeat the configuration process for each account.

1. When your computer restarts go to start menu and select All Programs->Xythos Drive
   
   
2. The Xythos Drive client will open.
   • On the Connect tab click the Servicebutton and
   • from the drop down list select New...
   
   
3. The Service Properties screen will open
   • in the Service Name dialogue box enter a name you will know this services as (for our example we will use helpdesk home).
   • In the Server URL dialogue box enter the entire path to your QShare directory. This must be exact or you client will not be able to connect to your QShare account. Log on to your QShare account in a web browser and look at the directory path to ensure you have the correct information.
     • The first part of the URL is the same for every QShare user https://qshare.queensu.ca/
     • The next part of the URL depends on where your QShare account exists on the QShare server. In our example it is Users01/ . 
     • The last part of the URL is your NetID. In our example our NetID is helpdesk.
     • For a Group account it will be Groups/.
   • In the Username: dialogue box enter your NetID. In our example our NetID is helpdesk
   • In the Password: dialogue box you can enter your password and checkthe box Save password. If you do this the client will have your password whenever it needs it. If you choose not to have your password remembered you will be prompted to enter your password whenever it is needed. Caution: Do not save your password on a computer that you share with others.
     
     Note: If you choose to save your password and you subsequently change your NetID password you will need to return to this screen and re-save your new password.
   
   
4. Click on Advanced button to expand the dialog, and
   • In the Startup Mode section check Online
   • Click the OK button at the top
     Note: with this setup the Client will be a "startup item" and will automatically connect each time your computer is started. Look for the Client icon in the System Tray.
   
   
5. The Xythos Drive properties screen will re-open
   • The Drive: box will now be available. Select a Drive letter for QShare drive (this is your personal choice and can be any of the drive letters not already in use)
   • Click the Work Online button
   
   
6. The Drive: name will change to the Drive letter you selected and the Service name you assigned it. Also, [secure] appears in the drive name to let you know it is a secure connection.
   • Click the Close button at the bottom of the screen.
   
   
7. A screen will open showing you the directories and files on your QShare account (if you have an active internet connection). Open and close them the way you would any Windows directory or file. When you click on a file the appropriate program will be launched and the file opened. When finished, save your file as you normally do.
   
   
8. If you setup the Xythos Drive Client without the userid and/or password you will be prompted for the userid/password when you connect (automatically or manually).
   
   
9. You can change the account configuration, or to add another account at any time
   • In the System Tray locate the Xythos Drive icon
     
   • Clickon the icon. The Xythos Drive menu will open.
   • refer to the instructions above to add a new account or change the configuration.

Note: If you have another QShare Account that you would like to appear as a drive also, repeat steps 2-9. In Step 5 select another drive letter.