Mapping a Network Drive on Linux

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Last updated: Apr 09, 2022 by Sarah Nguyen (Deactivated)
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You can use the Ubuntu desktop graphical option or command-line option to map a network drive on Linux.

You must be on the UCONN Network. If you are not, you have to connect to the UCONN Network using the University’s VPN Client. 

Graphical Option (Ubuntu Desktop)

  1. Open the Nautilus graphical file browser through the Applications menu, or from a terminal window, type “nautilus–browser,” and then press Enter. 

  2. Click the Go menu, and then click Enter Location…

  3. In the "Path" field, type “smb://files.uconn.edu/share/” and press Enter.

  4. In the pop-up box, enter your NetID, Domain(grove.ad.uconn.edu), and NetID password. Then, press Enter. 

Command Line Option

  1. If logged on graphically, open a Terminal window (N -> CRTL and T together).

    • If logged on remotely via SSH, you are already in a Terminal.

  2. Type "smbclient -W grove.ad.uconn.edu -U 'NetID' //files.uconn.edu/share/" and press Enter. 

  3. Enter your NetID password at the prompt, and press Enter. 

  4. At the smb: \>prompt, list the contents using "Is."

    • You should see your departmental directory listed. You can then change directories into your home directory.

  5. For additional options on using "smbclient," please issue the command: man smbclient.

  6. To close the connection, simply type “Exit” and then press Enter.