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Ubuntu 25.04 » Help Ubuntu Desktop Guide » Networking »

Sharing

Browse files on a server or network share — View and edit files on another computer over FTP, SSH, Windows shares, or WebDAV.
Control sharing over Bluetooth — Allow files to be uploaded to your computer over Bluetooth.
Enable remote access over Secure Shell (SSH) — Allow remote login to your computer over the network using Secure Shell (SSH).
Log in remotely to your device — Log in to your device remotely using RDP.
Send files to a Bluetooth device — Share files to Bluetooth devices such as your phone.
Share files by email — Easily transfer files to your email contacts from the file manager.
Share your desktop — Let other people view and interact with your desktop using RDP.
Share your music, photos and videos — Share media on your local network using UPnP.
Share your personal files — Let other people access files in your Public folder.

More Information

  • Networking, web & email — Connect to wireless and wired networks. Stay safe with a VPN. Create a wireless hotspot.

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