Connect to a server

Ubuntu can connect to a variety of servers using ApplicationsSystemRemote Filesystems

FTP

  1. Click ApplicationsSystemRemote Filesystems.

  2. Click Actions, then click Connect.

  3. From Service Type choose Public FTP for an anonymous connection or FTP (With Login) if you have a username.

  4. Enter the server address in Server, for example ftp.ubuntu.com.

  5. Enter Port and Folder if you need to, this is optional.

  6. If you chose FTP (With Login) you will also need to enter a username.

  7. If you want a bookmark, click the checkbox and enter a bookmark name.

  8. Click Connect.

  9. If you chose FTP (With Login) you will be prompted for a password.

SSH

  1. Click ApplicationsSystemRemote Filesystems.

  2. Click Actions, then click Connect.

  3. From Service Type choose SSH.

  4. Enter the server address in Server.

  5. Enter Port and Folder if you need to, this is optional.

  6. Enter Username.

  7. Click Connect.

  8. You will be prompted for a password.

Windows Share

  1. Click ApplicationsSystemRemote Filesystems.

  2. Click Actions, then click Connect.

  3. From Service Type choose Windows Share.

  4. Enter the server address in Server.

  5. Enter Port and Folder and Domain if you need to, this is optional.

  6. Enter Username. You can enter a domain and username in the format DOMAIN\username.

  7. Click Connect.

  8. You will be prompted for a password if necessary.

WebDAV (HTTP)

  1. Click ApplicationsSystemRemote Filesystems.

  2. Click Actions, then click Connect.

  3. From Service Type choose WebDAV (HTTP).

  4. Enter the server address in Server.

  5. Enter Port and Folder and Username if you need to, this is optional.

  6. Click Connect.

  7. You will be prompted for a password if necessary.

Custom

  1. Click ApplicationsSystemRemote Filesystems.

  2. Click Actions, then click Connect.

  3. From Service Type choose Custom Location.

  4. Enter the server address in Location (URI).

  5. Click Connect.