How to connect to the GoFlex Satellite™ from a Windows PC

  1. Remove the back plate protecting the USM plug.
  2. Attach the GoFlex USB 3.0 adapter to the GoFlex Satellite.
  3. Make sure the drive is powered off . Plug the USB cable into the computer.
  4. Once the drive shows up on the computer you can copy and paste data to it.

How do I connect my GoFlex Home directly to my PC?

Directly connect your device to the back of your computer using an ethernet cable….GoFlexHome:

  1. Open the Seagate Dashboard software.
  2. Click on Preferences.
  3. This will open a webpage.
  4. Scroll down to Server Preferences.
  5. Click on LAN Connection.

Can’t connect to GoFlex Home?

First, make sure the GoFlex Home is connected directly to the router using an Ethernet cable. If you have the drive connected in a switch or a hub, try connecting the drive directly into the router instead. Also, make sure you have both lights on and solid on the front of the drive.

How do I format my Seagate GoFlex Home?

Turn the GoFlex Satellite or Wireless Plus off using the power button on the side of the drive, then connect the drive to your computer using the USB cable. Once your computer detects the drive, open (My) Computer and locate the icon for the Seagate drive. Right-click on the drive’s icon and choose Format in the menu.

How do I map my Seagate GoFlex Home drive?

Connecting to a Seagate Consumer NAS

  1. Press the Windows key ( ) + E.
  2. File Explorer opens click on Network.
  3. Once the network page loads click on your Seagate Consumer NAS.
  4. Right Click on the share you would like to access and choose Map Network Drive.
  5. A new window will open.
  6. Sign in with your username and password.

What is a Seagate Free Agent?

FreeAgent is a line of external hard drives manufactured by Seagate. They include FreeAgent Pro, FreeAgent Desktop, and FreeAgent Go. The 3.5″ drives have a maximum capacity of 2TB and the 2.5″ Freeagent Go has a maximum of 1TB. The Go Special Edition is the same as the regular Go but with a different case.

How do I use GoFlex Home without software?

Please follow this procedure:

  1. Connect the GoFlex Home to the router and power on the GoFlex Home.
  2. Open a browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.
  3. For Windows, in the Address field, type in.
  4. Press Enter.
  5. Read the End User License Agreement and click I Accept.

Can you use a Seagate on PC?

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.

How do I unlock GoFlex free agent?

Step 1: Click My Drives in the Command panel. Step 2: Select your Seagate Secure drive. Step 3: Click the Security icon in the Command panel. Step 4: Click Unlock Drive.

How do I Activate my GoFlex home device?

At this point, you will see ” GoFlex Home Setup – Device Information ” screen. Enter a Name for your GoFlex Home device. Then your GoFlex Home will be activated with Seagateshare.com . The GoFlex Home name that you choose needs to be unique – nobody else in the world can have the same name as you.

When does GoFlex home remote access end?

Note: Effective December 31st, 2018, remote access, including the Premium Service, will no longer be available. Please see our GoFlex Home – Remote Access Shutdown article for more details. After December 31st, 2018: You should not reset your GoFlex Home.

Will the FreeAgent GoFlex home NAS work under Windows 10?

To get the FreeAgent GoFlex Home NAS to work under Windows 10, try the following: In Control Panel, Network and Sharing Center, Change Advanced Sharing Settings, check Turn on Network Discovery and Turn on File and Printer Sharing (not sure if the latter is necessary).

How do I set up the GoFlex home without the Seagate dashboard?

Step by Step instructions on how to set up the GoFlex Home without the use of the Seagate Dashboard software. Please follow this procedure: Connect the GoFlex Home to the router and power on the GoFlex Home. Open a browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. and press Enter. Press Enter. The License Agreement page will open.