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How to access shared folder from Ubuntu

Desktop and server users create shared folders to allow access to their
files with other users in the same network.
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On Windows, it's supported by the File and printer sharing feature, while
SAMBA provides the same functionality for Linux and other Unix-based
operating systems. Either way, the folder sharing functionality implements
CIFS / SMB protocol and works across operating systems.

You can access CIFS / SMB shared folder from a Ubuntu desktop via the
default Files application.
Steps to access SMB / CIFS share from Ubuntu Desktop:
1. Launch Files application.

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2. Go to Other Locations from the sidebar menu.

3. Click on the hosts listed in the Networks section or enter the IP
address with the smb:// protocol prefix of the host and click on the
Connect button.

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4. Click on the folder that you want to access.

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5. Click Connect with Anonymous selected if anonymous login is

allowed by the server or click on the Registered User radio button,
enter login details for the server, and click Connect.
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6. Begin accessing files and folders made available by the remote host.

7. Click the eject icon to unmount the shared folder once you're done.
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Author: Mohd Shakir Zakaria

Cloud architect by profession but always consider himself as a developer,

entrepreneur and an opensource enthusiast.

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