How do I connect my GoFlex Home to my Mac?

How do I connect my GoFlex Home to my Mac?

Instructions

1. Connect the GoFlex for Mac drive.
2. Download the file Seagate GoFlex Software.
3. Extract the contents of Seagate GoFlex Software.
4. Double-click Seagate GoFlex Software.
5. Follow the steps of the installation Wizard to complete the install.
6. Reboot the computer.

How do I access my Seagate GoFlex external hard drive?

Connect the GoFlex drive to the computer. Click Don’t Use if a TimeMachine prompt appears….Connecting to a Windows computer:

1. Connect the drive to the computer.
2. Open (My) Computer to access the GoFlex drive.
3. Drag files to the GoFlex drive (see Document ID: 206419 for more information).

How do I install a Seagate external hard drive?

In Windows-based computer, there is no need to do anything special or additional to make the drive work. Simply plug in the power, plug in the USB cable, and the drive should appear in (My) Computer/This PC and Windows Explorer/File Explorer.

Can I connect GoFlex home directly to my computer?

(PCs), Mac® computers, and game consoles. Plus, you can share a printer with every computer in the home by simply connecting it to the USB port on GoFlex Home.

How do I initialize a Seagate external hard drive for Mac?

Mac

1. Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer.
2. Select Go > Utilities in the Finder menu bar.
3. In the Utilities folder, double-click Disk Utility.
4. Select the Seagate drive in the left column.
5. Click the Erase tab.
6. Choose a format from the drop-down window.
7. Enter a name for the volume.

How do I fix my Seagate external hard drive Mac?

Follow the steps to repair the hard drive using First Aid.

1. Navigate to the Launchpad icon on the Dock and search for the Other Option.
2. Find Disk Utility and open it.
3. Select the unmountable Seagate external hard drive and choose First Aid at the top.
4. Click on Run to repair the hard drive.

How do I connect to my GoFlex?

Details for connecting to the GoFlex Satellite via USB or wi-fi….Connect to the GoFlex Satellite network.

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Choose Network and Sharing or Network and Internet.
3. Choose Connect to a Network.
4. Choose the GoFlex Satellite.
5. Choose Home Network (if prompted).

How do I install an external hard drive on a Mac?

Plug the hard drive into the Mac using the cable that came with it. Most hard drives connect via USB, so you’ll just need to plug the USB cable into an open port on your Mac. You’ll typically find at least one USB port along each side of the Mac.

How do I install GoFlex on a Mac?

Double-click the GoFlex icon on the desktop (it may take a minute for the icon to appear). Double-click the Mac Install.dmg file. Double click MacInstall. Follow the Wizard and choose Mac and PC. Complete the installation wizard.

How do I copy files from a GoFlex to my computer?

Files can now be copied to the drive by using drag and drop in Finder (see Document ID: 206295 for more information). Connect the drive to the computer. Open (My) Computer to access the GoFlex drive. Drag files to the GoFlex drive (see Document ID: 206419 for more information).

How do I install the NTFS driver for macOS?

Installing the included NTFS driver for MacOS will allow you to have read and write access. Connect the GoFlex drive to the computer. Click Don’t Use if a TimeMachine prompt appears. Double-click the GoFlex icon on the desktop (it may take a minute for the icon to appear). Double-click the Mac Install.dmg file. Double click MacInstall.

How do I install the Seagate Drive settings application for macOS?

The Seagate Drive Settings application for MacOS is included on the GoFlex for Mac series of drives. Simply double-click it to install the software. This download page provides a way to recover it if the software was deleted. Connect the GoFlex for Mac drive.