How to Add SMB/CIFS Storage to Proxmox VE
Add an SMB/CIFS share to Proxmox VE: create the share, add it under Datacenter > Storage, store credentials safely, pick content types, and fix mount errors.
Sysadmin Desk Oct 19, 2026 8 min read
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