How Do I Map a Network Drive in Linux?
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How do I map a drive in Linux?

Mapping a Drive to a Linux Account

  1. You will first need to create an smb_files directory in your UNIX/Linux account. …
  2. Click the Start menu -> File Explorer.
  3. Click This PC.
  4. Click on Computer -> Map Network Drive.
  5. In the “Drive” drop-down box, choose the drive-letter you want to use for this particular directory.

How do I map a network drive in Unix?

Map the Unix home drive on Windows File Explorer (to be removed?)

  1. In you windows explorer, click on Computer.
  2. Then select menu “Map Network Drive”
  3. Select the letter you wish for your drive.
  4. Enter \unixhome.act.rdg.ac.ukhomes.
  5. Tick “Reconnect at logon” and “Finish”
  6. If you get an error regarding authentication.
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