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Using PlusClouds NAS Server as a Network Drive

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Using PlusClouds NAS Server as a Network Drive

NAS Network Drive Connection for Windows:

Right-click on Computer or Network Connections and select "Connect to Network Drive." In the window that opens, on the left side of the "Folder" title, type “\NAS_IP_ADDRESS\NAS” and press the "END" icon. It will ask for the Username and Password of your NAS Storage server. Fill in the file sharing information as necessary and check the "Remember my credentials" box, then click "OK." Your PlusClouds NAS Server will be displayed next to your local disk in "Computer."

For Linux (Nautilus File Manager):

Open the file manager and click on the “+ Other Locations” tab at the bottom left. In the "Enter Server Address" section at the bottom right, type “smb://NAS_IP_ADDRESS” and press "Enter." In the window that opens, double-click on the “NAS” folder. A screen requesting your user information will appear; after entering the necessary information, you can access your PlusClouds NAS Server. Right-click on the “NAS” folder and click on the "Connect" option to define your server as a "Network Drive."

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How can I connect a PlusClouds NAS Server as a network drive on Windows?

Open Computer or Network Connections and select 'Connect to Network Drive'. In the window that opens, type "\\NAS_IP_ADDRESS\\NAS" as the Folder and press the END icon. It will prompt for the NAS Username and Password; fill them in and check 'Remember my credentials', then click OK. Your PlusClouds NAS Server will be displayed next to your local disk in 'Computer'.

Do I need to enter credentials when connecting on Windows?

Yes. It will ask for the Username and Password of your NAS Storage server. After entering them, you can check 'Remember my credentials' and then click OK.

Where will the NAS appear after I connect on Windows?

It will be displayed next to your local disk in 'Computer'. This lets you access the NAS from the same view as your other drives.

How do I connect PlusClouds NAS on Linux using Nautilus?

Open the file manager and click on the + Other Locations tab at the bottom left. In Enter Server Address, type smb://NAS_IP_ADDRESS and press Enter, then double-click the NAS folder and enter the required user information to access the NAS.

What server address should I use in Nautilus to connect to the NAS?

Type smb://NAS_IP_ADDRESS in the Enter Server Address field and press Enter. Then double-click the NAS folder and provide the necessary user information to proceed.

How do I finalize the Linux connection to be a Network Drive?

After accessing the NAS, right-click on the NAS folder and click Connect to define your server as a Network Drive. This completes the setup so the NAS is available as a network drive.

Can I use these steps for both Windows and Linux to access PlusClouds NAS?

Yes, Windows uses the Connect to Network Drive flow with a UNC path, and Linux uses Nautilus with an SMB URL to reach the NAS and then connects it as a Network Drive. Both approaches place the NAS in a convenient network drive location.