# Network filesystems Network filesystems may be used for enhanced workflow between multiple devices and persistance of storage. ## Samba Samba is such a Network filesystem protocol that may be used between different platforms. To use it install. ``` # xbps-install -Sy cifs-utils ``` Next, a credentials file will be created that is, `$HOME/.smbpasswd`. Edit the file and insert: ``` username=<username> password=<password> domain=<domain> ``` Concerning security considerations, the permissions may be enhanced. ``` # chmod 600 $HOME/.smbpasswd ``` Then edit `/etc/fstab` and insert: ``` //<domain>/<homefolder> $HOME/<smbfolder> cifs credentials=$HOME/.smbpasswd,_netdev,uid=<uid> 0 0 ``` Finally mount the network filesystem. ``` # mount -a ```