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Connecting to my user's space on another computer (on the network)

From my MBP, prior to Catalina, I was able to sign into my user on our home MacMini (on my Home network) and have access to all my files. In fact, I used to be able to sign into the MacMini via the Root User and have access to all the different Users on the MacMini. I can't seem to do that now in Catalina. If I click on my User on the MacMini, the Desktop Folder, Documents Folder, as well as other folders, are unaccessible. What has changed?

MacBook Pro 15”, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 19, 2020 4:36 PM

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sduttonusa Author

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Posted on Jun 24, 2020 2:23 PM

I just came across the solution which was posted elsewhere in the Apple Discussion:

Computer 1 (file sharer): Disable and re-enable File Sharing under Settings > Sharing. Then reboot.

Computer 2 (file consumer): Either reboot, or force quit/relaunch Finder, then browse to your normally shared directories.

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sduttonusa Author

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Jun 24, 2020 2:23 PM in response to sduttonusa

I just came across the solution which was posted elsewhere in the Apple Discussion:

Computer 1 (file sharer): Disable and re-enable File Sharing under Settings > Sharing. Then reboot.

Computer 2 (file consumer): Either reboot, or force quit/relaunch Finder, then browse to your normally shared directories.

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Jun 23, 2020 4:54 PM in response to sduttonusa

Hello sduttonusa,

I see that you're running into an issue with accessing Shared Folders and Files across your network between your Macs. Have you checked to make sure that you Set up file sharing on Mac correctly?

You may also want to make sure to Connect your Mac to shared computers and servers correctly as well.

Best regards!

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sduttonusa Author

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Jun 24, 2020 2:10 PM in response to jeremy_v

I have no problem connecting . . . and I can see all the folders / drives properly in the Sharing area. But when I attempt to drill down into the Desktop, Documents, or Download folders, I get this:

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Connecting to my user's space on another computer (on the network)

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