Configuring an SMB Connection
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An SMB connection is a way to access files or folders on another computer in a network using the SMB protocol.
Connection Parameters
Important
- Port 445 is the standard port for the SMB protocol. Make sure it is open between the client and the server.
- Connecting to SMB resources using MSAs (Managed Service Accounts) is not possible. MSAs are intended only for running services and do not support interactive sign-in or access to file shares.
- It is recommended to create a separate domain account with a fixed password and the necessary permissions for the folder you want to access via SMB.
| Field | Description and Input Format |
|---|---|
| Name | Any custom connection name (for example, share) |
| Package | The SMB protocol |
| Host | Server IP address or hostname (for example, 192.168.90.21 or fileserver.corp.local) |
| Port | 445 by default (recommended to leave unchanged) |
| Workspace | Name of the shared folder on the server (for example, public) or the path to a subfolder within it (for example, public/nested) |
| Username | A user account with read/write permissions for the folder specified in Workspace (e.g., i.ivanov, CORP\user, domain\user) |
| Password | The password for the specified user account |
Setting Up an SMB Connection to the Root Folder
- In your workspace, create a new connection. Click + Add and select Connection.
- In the next window, select the
SMBconnection type. - Fill in the connection parameters and click Create. Note: The parameters shown are examples and may differ from your actual configuration.
- In the created connection, click Test Connection. After a successful check, the message Connection test completed successfully will appear.
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