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First Linux (Ubuntu). Question on mapping drive letters (lemmy.ca)
submitted 2 weeks ago by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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I need to map network shares from my Synology NAS and also from a Win11 Pro desktop. There are just so many variations on how to do this. All I need to do is map drive letters to shares on startup so they are always available.

Sorry for the noob question.

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[–] 18 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I'm honestly confused as to why everyone here is avoiding actually answering your question. Anyway, for most modern file browsers in Linux:

  • Type into the address bar: smb://ip-address-or-domain/share-name
  • It should ask for login credentials. Enter your login for the server you're accessing. Click "remember forever" or something like that.
  • Once you're in, right-click the share in the navigation pane to the left and click "create bookmark" or something like that. When doing so, there may also be a checkbox to make it persistent - if so, check it.
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  • [–] [S] 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 child)

    So easy once you know how. Thanks!

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  • [–] 1 point 1 week ago

    I use sftp://files.lan with my Synology rather than SMB as its usually easier when using both Linux client and server and you can set up key authentication. I guess you are using the Nautilus files app with Ubuntu, so you can then drag and pin folders to the list of folders (under Documents, Music etc) on the left.

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