Mount SMB shares

SMB (Server Message Block) is a protocol used to share files, printers, and other resources over a network. If you have a network-attached storage (NAS) device or another SMB server on your local network, you can easily mount SMB shares in Olares to access and manage your shared files.

Before you begin

• Ensure Olares and the SMB server are on the same local network.
• You have obtained the following details:
  • The SMB share path, which is typically in the format of //<IP-address>/<Shared-folder-name>.
  • The username and password required to access the SMB share.

Save SMB accounts

To keep SMB credentials in one place, save them in Settings > Integration > SMB account management.

1. To view saved accounts, go to Settings > Integration > SMB account management.
2. To add an account, click Add account, enter the username and password for the SMB share, and click Confirm.
3. To delete an account, click delete on the right of the record, and then click Confirm.

TIP

• SMB credentials are stored locally and are not uploaded to the cloud.
• Saved accounts are for reference only. Files does not list them in the mount dialog, so you still need to enter the username and password manually when mounting a share.

Mount an SMB share## Unmount an SMB share

When you no longer need access to the network files, you can safely disconnect the share.

1. Open the Files app, and then go to Drive > External.

2. Right-click the mounted folder, and then select Unmount.

   The SMB share is disconnected from Olares immediately, and is removed from the External directory.