UniFi Drive - Access Your UniFi Drive from Linux Desktop Using NFS

Accessing your UniFi Drive from your Linux desktop is simple with NFS (Network File System). This guide walks you through the steps to mount your UniFi Drive, allowing seamless access to your files without needing the UniFi web application.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure the following:

• Enable NFS on UniFi Drive: Navigate to UniFi Drive > Settings > Services and enable NFS connectivity.
• Network Connection: Both your desktop and UniFi NAS must be on the same network. Ensure both devices have network access to each other.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open the Terminal on Your Linux Desktop

2. Install NFS Packages

• Depending on your Linux distribution, install the necessary NFS packages to enable mounting. Run the following commands:
  • Ubuntu/Debian:

    • sudo apt update
      sudo apt install nfs-common

  • CentOS/Red Hat/Fedora:

    • sudo yum install nfs-utils

• These packages are essential for NFS client support on your Linux system.

3. Mount the UniFi Drive

• Use the mount command to link your UniFi Drive to your desktop. Replace the placeholders with your UniFi NAS IP and the appropriate mount paths:

  • sudo mount -t nfs [UNAS IP address]:[mount path of drives] /[local mount point]

    • Example:
      

      sudo mount -t nfs 192.168.x.x:/var/nfs/shared/[Shared Drive Name] /mnt

• Explanation: The mount command connects your Linux system to the UniFi Drive, allowing you to access the files as if they were stored locally. Ensure the IP address and paths are correct to avoid errors.