Manage Remote File System

  • Updated on May 19, 2026
  • Published on Mar 9, 2023
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Add Remote File System: NFS

  1. Go to the SYSTEM::REMOTE FILE SYSTEM page

  2. Click Add (displays dialog)

  3. Enter details: 

    1. Mount Point

    2. File System Type drop-down, select NFS

    3. Remote Server

    4. Remote Directory

    5. (optional) Mount On-demand checkbox

    6. (optional) Include in the File Manager checkbox

  4. Click Save

Add Remote File System: Windows Sharing

  1. Go to the SYSTEM::REMOTE FILE SYSTEM page

  2. Click Add (displays dialog)

  3. Enter details:

    1. Mount Point

    2. File System Type drop-down, select Windows Sharing

    3. Remote Server

    4. Remote Directory

    5. Username

    6. Password

    7. Confirm Password

    8. (optional) Mount On-demand checkbox

    9. (optional) Include in the File Manager checkbox

  4. Click Save

Add Remote File System: SSHFS

  1. Go to the SYSTEM::REMOTE FILE SYSTEM page

  2. Click Add (displays dialog) 

  3. Enter details:

    1. Mount Point

    2. File System Type drop-down, select SSHFS

    3. Remote Server

    4. Remote Directory

    5. Username

  4. On Authentication Method menu, select one:

    1. Password radio button (expands dialog). Enter Password and Confirm Password 

    2. SSH Key radio button (expands dialog). Enter SSH Key File Path 

    3. (optional) Mount On-demand checkbox

    4. (optional) Include in the File Manager checkbox

  5. Click Save

Edit Remote File System

  1. Go to System :: Remote File System.

  2. Click on the name in the Mount Point column.

  3. On the dialog, make changes, as needed.

  4. Click Save.

Delete Remote File System

  1. Go to the SYSTEM::REMOTE FILE SYSTEM page

  2. Select checkbox next to name

  3. Click Delete

  4. On the confirmation dialog, click OK