I use the commands below to setup a Samba network share on my local server.
# Install Samba:
sudo apt install --assume-yes samba
# Say no to any prompts about WINS.
# Add Samba user:
sudo adduser jprice
# Set the password for the user:
sudo smbpasswd -a jprice
# Create the fileshare directory:
sudo mkdir --parents /srv/my
sudo chown --recursive jprice:jprice /srv/my
# Add config to /etc/samba/smb.conf:
[my]
comment = My File Share
path = /srv/my
read only = no
browsable = yes
# Restart Samba:
sudo systemctl restart smbd
# Add a firewall rule:
sudo ufw allow samba
# Restart Samba
sudo systemctl restart smbd
You can then connect as below.
smb://<ip-address>/my
