How to use Samba

1. Updating and Installing Samba

   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get install samba -y
   

2. Creating Folders and Changing Permissions

   ls -al chmod 777 [folderName]
   ls -al
   mkdir [directory name]
   

3. Adding a new share - smb.conf

   sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.conf
   

   [folderName]
   path = /home/[studendID]/folderName
   browseable = yes
   read only = no
   valid users = [username]
   guest ok = yes
   create mask = 777
   

4. Check smb.conf syntax

   sudo testparm
   

5. Restart Server & allow firewall

   sudo systemctl restart smbd
   sudo systemctl status smbd
   sudo ufw allow samba
   

6. Registering user accounts.

   sudo smbpasswd -a [Linux user name]
   pw: [enter the value]