# Should I edit /etc/fstab?

**URL:** <https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/should-i-edit-etc-fstab/4289>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [September 28, 2024, 8:11am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/should-i-edit-etc-fstab/4289 "2024-09-28T08:11:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 28, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/should-i-edit-etc-fstab/4289/8 "2024-09-28T13:51:44Z")

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Here’s one of my mount unit files:

> [@Backup to NAS via SMB failure to set up repository](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/backup-to-nas-via-smb-failure-to-set-up-repository/4144/4):
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> (I know it’s too late but) try using rclone mount for your samba mounts. That’s what I’m doing because I found it more reliable and capable of reconnecting after network loss. This way I didn’t need to layer anything and it just works. I’m also using Aurora. Here’s my systemd service unit: [Unit] Description=Mount \\someserver\share After=network-online.target Wants=network-online.target [Mount] Type=rclone What=someserver:share Where=/var/home/user/mnt/someserver/share Options=config=/var/h…

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