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SMB / CIFS (NAS)

SMB Network Share Manager for Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS and Windows

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Overview of SMB / CIFS (NAS) Integration

Open shared folders on a NAS (Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, Unraid) or a Windows machine without mounting them in the operating system. rclone speaks SMB directly.

  • No network drive to mount in the system
  • SMB 2 and 3, with domain and SPN for Active Directory setups
  • Back up a NAS to the cloud from the dual-pane view

In-App Configuration Dialog

SMB setup in Ultra Explorer: Instantly connect to your local network shares and NAS.

How to connect SMB / CIFS (NAS) in Ultra Explorer

  1. Choose SMB/CIFS

    Select SMB in Network Protocols.

  2. Enter IP address

    Enter the address of your NAS (ex: 192.168.1.10).

  3. NAS identifiers

    Enter your NAS user ID and password.

  4. Validate the connection

    Your shared folders appear immediately in Ultra Explorer.

Configuration fields

Storage Name

Required

name= NAS SMB

Unique identifier for this storage remote in Ultra Explorer (e.g. gdrive-perso, backup-s3).Default value: NAS SMB

Server Host / IP

Required

host

Required. Remote hostname, domain name, or IP address of the server.

Username

Optional

user

Login username or email address for the account or server.

Port

Optional

port= 445

Optional. Network communication port for the service.Default value: 445

Password

Optional

pass

Password or application password for the account or server.

Domain / Workgroup

Optional

domain= WORKGROUP

Optional. Windows Active Directory domain or local workgroup name (e.g. WORKGROUP).Default value: WORKGROUP

Service Principal Name (SPN)

Optional

spn

Optional. Service Principal Name for Kerberos authentication in enterprise environments.

Case Insensitive

Optional Advanced Option

case_insensitive= true

Optional (Advanced). Treats filenames without case sensitivity, matching Windows filesystem standards.Default value: true

Frequently Asked Questions about SMB / CIFS (NAS)

  • No. Ultra Explorer includes its own standalone SMB client. Nothing needs to be mounted in the system.

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