2 macs 1 external?

[Whiteman007]

i wanna read and write from 2 Macs using 1 external HDD at the same time well not read and write same time just be able too. is this possible.

never done this. is it as simple as right clicking the drive and allowing other Mac to access over network?

 

[glenthompson]

Plug drive into one Mac and turn on file sharing in System Preferences. Share the drive. The Mac it’s attached to will handle access.

 

[appltech]

Or use a USB hub/switch