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
