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Instructions for Linux

Many desktop file managers on Linux support the SMB protocol, so you can easily mount your Indigo storage space. With libraries like gvfs and fuse, it is even possible to do this in userspace without root privileges.

Ubuntu​

The instructions below focus on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, which uses the GNOME 3 desktop environment and the Nautilus file manager.

To mount the storage, follow these steps:

  1. Before you begin, make sure you are connected to the Clemson Network.

    caution

    This means that you must either be on-campus or connected to CUVPN.

  2. Open the Files app from the dock.

    Screenshot of the Ubuntu home screen with an arrow pointing to the Files app.

  3. Click the Other locations option in the sidebar.

    Screenshot of the opened Files app with an arrow pointing to the Other Locations tab on the bottom left.

  4. Find the Connect to server box at the bottom of the Files window.

    Screenshot of the Other Locations tab with an arrow pointing to the bottom right where it says Connect To Server.

  5. In the Connect to server box, enter the following address:

    smb://eth.indigo.rcd.clemson.edu/YOUR-PROJECT-SHARE
    Note

    You must replace YOUR-PROJECT-SHARE with the share name for your space. This will be provided by our storage team when you request SMB access.

    Reminder

    All access methods are disabled by default. SMB access to your space is only enabled if the owner has requested SMB access.

    Screenshot of the Other Locations tab with an arrow pointing to the bottom right where an example address is typed out.

  6. Press the Connect button.

    Screenshot of the Other Locations tab with an arrow pointing to the Connect button in the bottom right.

  7. The Authentication Required dialog box will appear to collect your credentials.

    Screenshot of the Authentication Required dialog box with example credentials typed in Username, Domain, and Password boxes.

    1. In the Username field, enter your Clemson username.

      note

      Enter just your username, not your email address (do not include the @ symbol).

    2. In the Domain field, enter CAMPUS.

    3. In the Password field, enter your Clemson password.

    4. If you are not using a shared computer and you would like for this computer to remember your Clemson credentials, you may select the Remember forever option.

    5. Press the green Connect button in the top right corner when you have finished entering your information.

  8. The storage should now be visible in the sidebar of the Files app.

    Screenshot of the Files app with an arrow pointing to the newly created storage on the bottom left.

Other Systems​

If you are using a different Linux distribution, desktop environment, or file manager application, these instructions may not exactly match the steps you need to take on your system.

Please submit a support ticket if you need assistance mounting your storage with a different Linux system.