NextCloud

h1. Adding a Samba server to Nextcloud

Combining a Samba server with Nextcloud is beneficial because it enables unified file access, scalable file sharing, enhanced security, and seamless collaboration, making it easier for users to manage and share files while providing flexibility for remote and mobile access.

1. **Install Ubuntu and Update**

Install Ubuntu and update your system.

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sudo apt install samba

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Before you can create a Samba user, you need to create a corresponding Linux user account. This account will be used to authenticate with the Samba server.

2. **Add User 'nextcloud'**

Add a user named 'nextcloud':

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sudo adduser nextcloud

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3. **Create a Group**

Create a group named 'nextcloud':

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sudo groupadd nextcloud

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4. **Add User 'nextcloud' to Group**

Add the user 'nextcloud' to the 'nextcloud' group:

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sudo usermod -aG nextcloud nextcloud

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you can check if you add the samba user with - pdbedit -L -v

5. You add the Samba user database using the smbpasswd command:

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sudo smbpasswd -a nextcloud

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6. **Create a Data Directory**

Create a directory for your data:

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mkdir /srv/data

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7. **Set Permissions**

Set the ownership and permissions for the data directory:

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sudo chown nextcloud:nextcloud /srv/data

sudo chmod 770 /srv/data

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8. **Backup Samba Configuration**

Create a backup of the Samba configuration file:

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sudo cp /etc/samba/smb.conf /etc/samba/smb.conf.backup

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9. **Edit Samba Configuration**

Edit the Samba configuration file using the Nano text editor:

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sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.conf

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Add the following configuration to the file:

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   [global]

      server min protocol = SMB3

      server max protocol = SMB3

      ntlm auth = ntlmv2-only

      server role = standalone server

      obey pam restrictions = yes

      unix password sync = yes

      passwd program = /usr/bin/passwd %u

      passwd chat = *Enter\snew\s*\spassword:* %n\n *Retype\snew\s*\spassword:* %n\n *password\supdated\ssuccessfully* .

      pam password change = yes

      map to guest = never

      encrypt passwords = yes

      security = user

   [Documents]

      path = /srv/data

      browseable = yes

      read only = no

      smb encrypt = mandatory

      valid users = nextcloud

      force group = nextcloud

      create mask = 0660

      directory mask = 0770

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10. **Restart Samba**

Restart the Samba service to apply the changes:

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sudo systemctl restart smbd

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11. **Review and Make Further Changes**

Review your Samba configuration and make any additional changes as needed.

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