How to Install and Configure Samba on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

samba.sh

#Install samba
sudo apt install samba

#Verify SAMBA installation
sudo systemctl status nmbd

#create a Samba directory
sudo mkdir /samba

##Configuring Samba Shares

#Make a backup of the configuration file 
sudo cp /etc/samba/smb.conf /etc/samba/smb_backup.conf

#Edit the configuration file
sudo nano /etc/samba/smb.conf

Add the following line to the bottom of the smb.conf file.

#[samba-share]
#comment = Samba on Ubuntu
#path = /samba
#read only = no
#browsable = yes

#Press Ctrl+O to save and Ctrl+X to exit.

##Setting up Samba User Account

#set up a user account for Samba
sudo smbpasswd -a username

#Restart Samba Service
sudo systemctl restart smbd.service