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Tap it to access the files located on the share. And that’s all there is to it. Once you’ve set the SMB share up once it will be available whenever you need it. Even when you’re opening and saving files and data via other apps, they too will have access to the Samba share through Files app.
Another cool trick with this is document scanning; as you may recall you can scan documents directly into the Files app on the iPhone or iPad – and that includes scanning files directly to that new SMB share too. If you have a use for this you’re probably already salivating at the prospect of having Samba shares right in iOS and iPadOS.
How to access shared Windows folders on iPad?
With iPadOS 13, Apple updated the Files app to allow connections to SMB file servers, including shared Windows folders, on a network. This removes the need to download and install any third-party apps. Users can easily create, edit and delete files in the shared folders as if they are locally accessible.
Can you connect to SMB shares with Files app?
If you work with file servers, be it for work or pleasure, you’ll be excited to learn that connecting to SMB shares and servers is now possible directly from the Files app of iPhone or iPad.
Is there a free Samba port for iOS?
I’m glad to announce that the free Samba port for iOS is out now. Samba is an implementation of the Windows SMB protocol (which allows you to access devices over your network). This allows you to see your iDevice files over your WiFi networks with no additional software required on your computer.
What’s the default configuration for Samba on iOS?
The current default configuration for Samba on iOS gives you read-only access to most of the file system and write access to an empty storage directory. This is actually done to prevent accidental damage (it’s easy in Windows Explorer to move a directory from one place to the other by accident).