How to Map Network Drive in Ubuntu

Unlike on Windows, Ubuntu Linux can't open Windows shared folder using UNC path "\\server\share". Instead you have to access it from a Ubuntu Connect to Server facility. The facility not only supports Windows share, it can also connect to services like FTP, HTTP, HTTPS and URI. The requirements to connect to a Windows shared folder are IP or Hostname of the Windows PC you want to access and a Windows account with sufficient privileges. The following is the step-by-step procedure to get a Windows shared folder.


1. From Ubuntu Menu, Go to Places > Connect to Server...
2. On the Connect to Server dialog, Select "Windows share" from service type dropdown list.
3. Enter the IP address or host name of the Windows machine in Server field.



4. Enter the username and domain if any then click "Connect" button.

By now, you should be able to see the File Browser containing all Windows shared folders on the current machine. Take note that Ubuntu may ask for your Windows account password when authentication is necessary.

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