Note: This article was originally published in 2013. Some steps, commands, or software versions may have changed. Check the current Ubuntu documentation for the latest information.
In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn connect to a remote file system with nautilus using ssh. Ubuntu is a popular Linux distribution based on Debian, widely used for servers and development environments.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A system running Ubuntu (desktop or server edition)
- Terminal access with sudo privileges
- Basic familiarity with Linux command line
How to: Connect to a Remote File System with Nautilus using (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Shell “Secure Shell”)
Nautilus supports connecting to a remote file system using an SSH connection. Before there used to be clear instructions but now it all has gone away with a more simple interface that has left some users confused. But fear not, all you have to do now is type the following: protocol://hostname:port Using ssh://MyRemoteServer:22 you can connect via SSH. This is very helpful when you want to visualize remote file systems and navigate through them with the easy of what a graphical interface like Nautilus can offer. Unfortunately I don’t know how to remotely “sudo” nautilus which can be a problem for folders/files were you need root access. If you know how to overcome this issue please let me know so I can update this post and share it with everyone (I could use that too).
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Summary
You’ve successfully learned connect to a remote file system with nautilus using ssh. If you run into any issues, double-check the prerequisites and ensure your Ubuntu environment is properly configured.