Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In this step-by-step tutorial, I show you how to share a Linux folder over a local network using Samba (SMB).

You’ll learn how to install Samba, create a shared folder in Ubuntu, configure it properly, and access it directly from Windows File Explorer using the IP address. This method works perfectly when both computers are connected to the same Wi-Fi network or router.

By the end of this video, you’ll be able to transfer files between Linux and Windows quickly and efficiently. For faster speeds, you can also use an Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi.

This guide is perfect for:
• Ubuntu to Windows file sharing
• Linux SMB/Samba setup
• Transfer files over LAN without internet
• Access Linux files from Windows
• Fast file transfer between two computers

👉 Install Samba on Ubuntu / Linux

sudo apt update
sudo apt install samba

👉 Configure Samba to Share the Folder

sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.conf

[Shared]
path = /home/USERNAME/Shared
browseable = yes
read only = no
writable = yes
guest ok = yes
force user = USERNAME
create mask = 0777
directory mask = 0777

👉 Restart the Samba Service

sudo systemctl restart smbd

\\IP_Address


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