TCU provides each student with 200 MB of network storage space on the Student File Server. STUFile, also referred to as U: Drive is backed up nightly to ensure the safety of the data that resides there.

Accessing STUFile in the PC Labs

• From the lab PC, logon to the TCU domain with your username and password.
• Double click on the My Computer icon.
• Double click STUFile that is mapped to the U: drive.

Accessing STUFile in the Mac Labs

An FTP program must be used to access files from a Macintosh computer.  Fetch is a popular application used for FTP and is located on the lab machines. 
(Note:  The exception is that Macintosh computers in the Library lab automatically connect to STUFile when the student logs in.  The Library lab is the only lab with this service.)

Accessing STUFile from a Web Browser - STUFTP

When off campus, files located on STUFile can be easily uploaded and downloaded using Internet Explorer or any other application that supports Secure FTP (File Transfer Protocol).

• Open Internet Explorer
• Go to address:  http://stuftp.tcu.edu/
• Enter your username and password when prompted
• You will see a listing of all the files and folders on your personal network space (U: drive)
• Double-click a folder to move to that folder

Uploading Files

• Click the Browse button and select the file from your local computer to upload
• Click the Upload button and the file will be moved to the current folder on the network.

Downloading Files

• To download a file, double-click to select the file
• When prompted to Open or Save, choose Save
  

Other FTP Clients

Other applications may be used for downloading and uploading files. Core FTP is a secure FTP (File Transfer Protocol) that is recommended for use. CoreFTP can be obtained at the Information Commons or downloaded for free at http://www.download.com/.

Using Core FTP

• Host: stuftp.tcu.edu
• Input username and password
• Check the box for SSH/SFTP
• Click the Connect button