SMB / CIFS (NAS)
SMB v2/v3 protocolSMB Network Share Manager for Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS and Windows
Overview of SMB / CIFS (NAS) Integration
Access your shared folders on your NAS (Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, unRAID) or Windows shares without complex OS setup. Ultra Explorer manages the SMB protocol natively with optimal throughput.
In-App Configuration Dialog
Screenshot of the configuration dialog inside Ultra Explorer.
Configuration Fields Breakdown (Required vs Optional)
Based on Ultra Explorer source code and rclone engine: discover which parameters are truly required and which are handled automatically.
Storage Name
Requiredparam: name Default value: NAS SMBUnique identifier for this storage remote in Ultra Explorer (e.g. gdrive-perso, backup-s3).
Server Host / IP
Requiredparam: host Required. Remote hostname, domain name, or IP address of the server.
Username
Optionalparam: user Login username or email address for the account or server.
Port
Optionalparam: port Default value: 445Optional. Network communication port for the service.
Password
Optionalparam: pass Password or application password for the account or server.
Domain / Workgroup
Optionalparam: domain Default value: WORKGROUPOptional. Windows Active Directory domain or local workgroup name (e.g. WORKGROUP).
Service Principal Name (SPN)
Optionalparam: spn Optional. Service Principal Name for Kerberos authentication in enterprise environments.
Case Insensitive
Optional Advanced Optionparam: case_insensitive Default value: trueOptional (Advanced). Treats filenames without case sensitivity, matching Windows filesystem standards.
How to connect SMB / CIFS (NAS) in Ultra Explorer
Simple 4-step walkthrough to connect your storage in under a minute.
Choose SMB/CIFS
Select SMB in Network Protocols.
Enter IP address
Enter the address of your NAS (ex: 192.168.1.10).
NAS identifiers
Enter your NAS user ID and password.
Validate the connection
Your shared folders appear immediately in Ultra Explorer.
Frequently Asked Questions about SMB / CIFS (NAS)
Should I mount the drive in Finder or Windows Explorer?
No ! Ultra Explorer includes its own standalone SMB client. No system assembly is required.
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