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Update the Samba port settings in your configuration file or application settings.

Update the Samba port settings in your configuration file or application settings.

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iTs_Mahe
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06-23-2020, 03:14 PM
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I have an Ubuntu 20.04 LTS machine with Samba configured, but it still doesn’t connect over the internet despite working locally. My ISP confirmed port 445 is open, yet I can’t access remote servers or use SFTP. I’m trying to switch the port or reroute traffic, but guides only mention adjusting "port" or "smb port" in smb.conf. It’s hard to find a suitable option.
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iTs_Mahe
06-23-2020, 03:14 PM #1

I have an Ubuntu 20.04 LTS machine with Samba configured, but it still doesn’t connect over the internet despite working locally. My ISP confirmed port 445 is open, yet I can’t access remote servers or use SFTP. I’m trying to switch the port or reroute traffic, but guides only mention adjusting "port" or "smb port" in smb.conf. It’s hard to find a suitable option.

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06-23-2020, 03:45 PM
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Never send local file shares to the internet—it's extremely unsafe. Set up a VPN server on Ubuntu, connect from the remote device, and use it to reach the shared files securely.
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06-23-2020, 03:45 PM #2

Never send local file shares to the internet—it's extremely unsafe. Set up a VPN server on Ubuntu, connect from the remote device, and use it to reach the shared files securely.

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06-28-2020, 05:26 PM
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Absolutely, it's surprising how easy that was to do. Thanks!
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Tricksta123
06-28-2020, 05:26 PM #3

Absolutely, it's surprising how easy that was to do. Thanks!

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