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Connected servers

Show connected servers on desktop

  • Tested on macOS:
    • Monterey
    • Big Sur
  • Parameter type: bool

Set to true

Show connected servers

bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowMountedServersOnDesktop" -bool "true" && killall Finder

Set to false (default value)

Hide connected servers

bash
defaults write com.apple.finder "ShowMountedServersOnDesktop" -bool "false" && killall Finder

Read current value

bash
defaults read com.apple.finder "ShowMountedServersOnDesktop"

Reset to default value

bash
defaults delete com.apple.finder "ShowMountedServersOnDesktop" && killall Finder