How do I map a network drive in Ubuntu? I want to save my Firefox downloads directly in the mapped network drive (folder)

Question

I work in an environment wherein files are exchanged over email which are then processed into databases.

In Windows, mapping a network drive and storing files directly to a folder in the network drive from Firefox/Chrome downloads is a breeze.

How to achieve the same in Ubuntu? I don't see the SFTP'ed drive/directory as options in Firefox-> Downloads setup.

Thanks in advance!

Solution

Assuming you're using Gnome...

1. Go to the Places menu, then Connect to Server...
2. Connect how ever you'd like (SSH, Windows share, etc)
3. In Firefox, browse to your home directory, to .gvfs (right-click on the file listing and enable Show Hidden Files if necessary)
4. There will be a directory for the folder you just connected

Comments

[Paul R]

Duplicate (same user): superuser.com/questions/135316