How to Open Shared Folder Files in Ubuntu

Learn how to access and use shared folder files in Ubuntu. Understand the process of mounting and accessing shared folders from different sources like Windows or network drives on Ubuntu.
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In Ubuntu, accessing files from shared folders, whether they're on a Windows network or another Ubuntu machine, involves a few straightforward steps. Here's a guide on how to open shared folder files in Ubuntu:

Accessing Shared Folders from Windows:

Install Samba:
If not already installed, install Samba, which provides SMB/CIFS services necessary for accessing Windows shared folders.

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Mount the Shared Folder:
Use the mount command to connect to the shared folder. Replace //SERVER/SHARE with the appropriate server and share name.

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//SERVER/SHARE: The path to the shared folder on the Windows network.

/mnt/point: A directory on your Ubuntu system where the shared folder will be mounted.

username and password: Your credentials to access the shared folder.

Access the Files:
Once mounted, you can navigate to /mnt/point in your file manager or terminal to access the shared files.

Accessing Shared Folders from Ubuntu:

Install Necessary Tools:
Ensure you have the required packages for accessing shared folders on Ubuntu.

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Mount the Shared Folder:
Use the mount command to mount the shared folder to a directory on your Ubuntu system.

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//server/share: The path to the shared folder.

/mnt/point: The directory where the shared folder will be mounted.

username and password: Credentials to access the shared folder.

Access the Files:
Navigate to the mount point (/mnt/point) to access the shared files using the file manager or terminal.

Automating Mounting:

To automatically mount shared folders on Ubuntu during startup, you can add an entry to the /etc/fstab file. Open the file using a text editor:

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Add a line at the end of the file in the following format:

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Replace //server/share, /mnt/point, your_username, and your_password with your specific details. Save the file and exit. The shared folder will be mounted automatically on boot.

By following these steps, you can efficiently access and use shared folder files on Ubuntu, whether they're hosted on Windows networks or other Ubuntu machines across your local network.