Hi all! I’m looking for help to use the Samba packaged app to access files on an external hard drive.
My YunoHost server
Hardware: Raspberry Pi at home
YunoHost version: 11.2.27 (stable)
I have access to my server : Through SSH & through the webadmin
Are you in a special context or did you perform some particular tweaking on your YunoHost instance ? : no
If yes, please explain: N/A
If your request is related to an app, specify its name and version: Samba 4.13.13~ynh2
Description of my issue
I have setup samba using the packaged Samba app.
Now I’m trying to access some files that are stored on an external hard drive, but I can’t figure out a way to do this. What I have tried:
- create a new share using the Samba app interface in Yunohost. I was able to create something by entering a string in shared directory tab > List of shared directories then clicking “Add”, but I can’t see how to edit any settings related to it, like link it to (a folder in my) external hard drive
- add a symlink to (a folder in my) external hard drive in either the default share or my home directory. When I click on it it asks me to authenticate in a loop (I enter the credentials, and it asks again). My user owns the destination folder and its content. I know that there are settings to add in smb.conf to allow following symlinks, but if possible I’d like to stay to the web UI.
I’m not sure if what I’m trying to achieve is possible at all. I’d be interested in some pointers or alternatives. Thanks in advance 