Configuration File Options

This section lists each of the options that can be used in a Samba configuration file, which is usually named smb.conf. Most configuration files contain a global section of options that apply to all directories (shares), and a separate section for various individual shares. If an option applies only to the global section, [global] appears before its name in the following reference section. Any lists mentioned are space-separated, except where noted. A glossary of terms and a list of variables Samba recognizes follow this reference section.

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