[Linux Skill][Linux Knowledge] How To: Auto Mount Samba Shares on Boot ( GVFS Method )

How To: Auto Mount Samba Shares on Boot ( GVFS Method )

1. Connect from the terminal :l :



Open Terminal

Type gvfs-mount smb://Server/share_name

ex:

gvfs-mount smb://111.2.1.148/home/

2. Create a script that will automate this process :



Open Terminal

Type gedit

Enter the following:

#!/bin/sh

gvfs-mount smb://111.2.1.148/home/

 

save it as gvfs_mount.sh

chmod +x /usr/bin/gvfs_mount.sh

3. Add  gvfs_mount.sh into startup process :

Go to Menu > Preferences > Startup Applications > Add > point it to /usr/bin/gvfs_mount.sh.

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  How To: Auto Mount Samba Shares on Boot ( GVFS Method )