Accessing UniFi NAS (UNAS) Drives

UniFi NAS (UNAS) provides centralized and secure file storage with flexible access options for both individual users and teams. This article outlines how drives are organized and the available methods for accessing them.

Drive Types

Personal Drives

Personal drives are created automatically for each user and are only accessible to that user. See Adding Users in UniFi for more information.

Shared Drives

Shared drives allow multiple users to access the same storage with defined permissions.

To create a shared drive:

1. Navigate to UniFi Drive > All Files.
2. Click New Shared Drive.
3. Enter a Name, assign users, and optionally set a storage limit.
4. Click Add.

Access Methods

UniFi Site Manager (unifi.ui.com)

1. Administrators can upload and download files directly from Site Manager:
   Navigate to UniFi Drive.
2. Select Personal Drive or a Shared Drive.

UniFi Identity Endpoint

UNAS can be accessed through the UniFi Endpoint app, which provides secure, identity-based access.

There are two configurations:

• UniFi Fabrics: Designed for centralized, multi-site deployments. See Getting Started With UniFi Fabrics for more information. Support for UniFi Drive coming soon.
• Standard Identity (Single-Site): Designed for single-site deployments. Enable by navigating to
  Settings > Identity > Get Started

Mounting to Windows, macOS, and Linux (SMB & NFS)

A UNAS drive can be mounted on Windows, macOS, and Linux, enabling direct file access when connected to the local network or via VPN. The setup process varies by operating system:

• Windows & macOS: Use SMB (Server Message Block) to mount drives.
  • Optionally, integrate with Active Directory (AD) for authentication.
• Linux: Use NFS (Network File System) to mount drives.

Local Web Access (IP Address)

Users can access files directly through a web browser by navigating to the UNAS IP address.