How to access shared folder from Ubuntu

Desktops and servers create shared folders so that other desktop and servers in the same network could easily access their files and folders.

On Windows it's provided by the File and printer sharing feature while for Linux and other Unix-based operating systems it's provided bySAMBA . Either way the folder sharing functionality is an implementation of CIFS/SMB protocol and works across operating systems.

CIFS/SMB folder sharing can easily be accessed from a Ubuntu desktop via the default Files application.

1. Launch Files application.
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.
4. Click on the folder that you want to access.
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.
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.