Please use the provided storage space responsibly and regularly delete files you no longer need.

 

Currently, there is no fixed storage limit. However, in the interest of all users, only files that are actually needed should be stored.

You can access your directory from anywhere in the world using any Internet-enabled device via the SFTP, SCP, or SSH protocols.

 

Server address

login.rz.hs-augsburg.de

To do so, log in using your personal RZ ID in a compatible program.

 

Note

For security reasons, connecting via the unencrypted FTP protocol is no longer possible.

 

Automatic Mounting

On the university’s Windows computers that use central user login, the home directory is usually mounted automatically as drive Z:.

 

Manually Mounting a Network Drive

If the drive is not automatically available:

1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Select “Map Network Drive.”
3. Enter the following address: \\rzhome.hs-augsburg.de\username

 

Login

The username must be entered in the following format: benutzername@rz.hs-augsburg.de

 

Note

If you are outside the university network, you must first establish a VPN connection.

In addition, local firewalls may block access to network drives. In this case, check your firewall settings.

 

Helpful Guides

If you encounter problems connecting to the network drive, you can find more information here:

• Guide: Connecting to a Network Drive in Windows
• Help with connection issues

On many of the university's computers running Linux, Solaris, or macOS, the home directory is automatically mounted after you log in.

 

Connecting a Network Drive on macOS

You can also manually connect your home directory as a network drive on macOS.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open the menu bar in Finder.
2. Select:
   “Go” → “Connect to Server…”
3. Enter the following server address: smb://rzhome.hs-augsburg.de/username
4. Click “Connect.”

 

Login

Enter your username in the following format: benutzername(at)rz.hs-augsburg.de

Then enter your personal password.

 

Important Note

When outside the university network, you must first establish an active VPN connection before connecting to the network drive.

Please also note that local firewalls may block access to network drives. Check your firewall settings if necessary.

The data in your personal user directory is automatically backed up on a regular basis.

 

Backup Intervals

• Daily backup: every day at 8:00 p.m.
• Retention period: 30 days
• Weekly backups: every Sunday
• Archiving: up to 3 months

This allows older versions or deleted files to be restored if necessary.

 

Restoration on Windows

On Windows, previous file versions can be restored directly through File Explorer.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Right-click the desired file or folder.
3. Select “Properties.”
4. Open the tab:

• "Previous Versions"

There you’ll find the available backups and can copy older files or versions back to your current directory.

 

Restoration on Unix / Linux / macOS

On Unix, Linux, and macOS systems, there is a hidden folder in the user directory named: .snapshot

The available backups are stored there.

 

Accessing Backups on macOS via the Finder

If you don’t want to use the Terminal on macOS, you can also open the backups directly in the Finder.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open the menu bar in the Finder.
2. Select:
   “Go” → “Go to Folder…”
3. Enter the following path: /rzhome/.snapshot
   You’ll then see an overview of all available snapshots and can click your way through to your personal directory.