how to point a folder to a Nas folder ?

[LYo]

I need to know how to point a folder to a Nas folder in #LinuxMint.

So, we have the folder downloads that put all downloads on the local hard disk.

I don't want that, I need it to put all downloaded on my NAS in the folder downloads, just like in windows is possible.

[dave0808]

Option 1) Configure your browser to save the files directly in your NAS folder, rather than your personal Downloads folder. This will be within the browser settings. For example, in Firefox based browsers, go to Settings, General, File and Applications. Advantages are that it's just a simple browser config rather than messing with the system. Downside is that it will only work for the browser that you configure, you'd need to change each browser, and anything else that you might use, like Transmission.

Option 2) Link your personal Downloads folder to the NAS folder. This will only work if your NAS folder is accessible as a path name. You would need to make sure the Downloads is empty, then delete it, then create a link to your NAS folder (see below). Advantage is that any program using your Downloads folder will automatically be redirected to the NAS. Downside is that if the NAS is offline, you will get errors when trying to save files.

To link to the NAS using the command line, use the following commands:-

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cd $HOME
rmdir Downloads
ln -s /path/to/nas/download Downloads