How to install SAMBA File Sharing Server on Ubuntu Server

 

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Setting up a Samba share on Ubuntu allows you to share files across different devices on your network, making it a great choice for a media server. Here’s a quick guide to configuring Samba with a shared folder.

Update Package List and Install Samba

sudo apt update

 Then, install Samba with:

sudo apt install samba

Edit Samba Configuration 

nano /etc/samba/smb.conf

 

Scroll to the bottom of the file and paste the following configuration to create a shared folder named "MediaServer." Update the path to your preferred directory.

############################## [MediaServer] comment = Media server path = /home/jellyfin browseable = yes read only = no ##############################

 Press CTRL + X to exit, Y to confirm changes, and Enter to save.

Restart Samba Service 

systemctl restart smbd

Allow Samba Through the Firewall 

ufw allow samba