# Connect to a server

Ubuntu can connect to a variety of servers using &connecttoserver;

## FTP

1. Click &connecttoserver;.

2. From Service Type choose Public FTP for an anonymous connection or FTP (With Login) if you have a username.

3. Enter the server address in Server, for example ftp.ubuntu.com.

4. Enter Port and Folder if you need to, this is optional.

5. If you chose FTP (With Login) you will also need to enter a username.

6. If you want a bookmark, click the checkbox and enter a bookmark name.

7. Click Connect.

8. If you chose FTP (With Login) you will be prompted for a password.

## SSH

1. Click &connecttoserver;.

2. From Service Type choose SSH.

3. Enter the server address in Server.

4. Enter Port and Folder if you need to, this is optional.

5. Enter Username.

6. If you want a bookmark, click the checkbox and enter a bookmark name.

7. Click Connect.

8. You will be prompted for a password.

## Windows Share

1. Click &connecttoserver;.

2. From Service Type choose Windows Share.

3. Enter the server address in Server.

4. Enter Port and Folder and Domain if you need to, this is optional.

5. Enter Username. You can enter a domain and username in the format DOMAIN\username.

6. If you want a bookmark, click the checkbox and enter a bookmark name.

7. Click Connect.

8. You will be prompted for a password if necessary.

## WebDAV (HTTP)

1. Click &connecttoserver;.

2. From Service Type choose WebDAV (HTTP).

3. Enter the server address in Server.

4. Enter Port and Folder and Username if you need to, this is optional.

5. If you want a bookmark, click the checkbox and enter a bookmark name.

6. Click Connect.

7. You will be prompted for a password if necessary.

## Custom

1. Click &connecttoserver;.

2. From Service Type choose Custom.

3. Enter the server address in Location (URI).

4. If you want a bookmark, click the checkbox and enter a bookmark name.

5. Click Connect.