NAS by Sam

Private file sharing. Secure by design. Simple by default.

Your files. Your users. Just works.

The first SelfHostSam service is a rock-solid private NAS, built on Samba.
Storing and sharing files should be easy. It usually isn’t.
With this setup, it is.

Features

Private drive for every user
One shared folder for the team
Hourly snapshots for quick restores
Daily, weekly, monthly backups included
Access only via your SamNet private VPN (no public exposure)

We use Samba because it works securely inside your encrypted SamNet.
We avoid web-based “magic” layers that add complexity and latency.
These are your files. You’ll be able to access them from other SelfHostSam services in the future.

Shared data inside your private network. Secure and fast.

Ideal for

Documents
Spreadsheets
Notes
Backups
Project files

Not ideal for

5K/8K video editing
High-throughput bulk transfers
Real-time media workflows

Throughput is typically limited by your internet connection, not by Samba. Samba is fast and efficient.

Easy setup

Download the SamNet app, log in or register. done. No config files, no terminal, no setup. Quick links from your system tray to samba drives in the network. Easy onboarding for your whole team. Windows, macOS, Linux (mobile soon).

Leaving?

Press “Get my files.”
You’ll receive a full archive of everything (no lock-in, standard zip/tar export).
It’s your data.

Future plans

NAS by Sam is just the beginning. NAS itself will evolve with more features. Other services will build on it.

Private. Secure. Simple. Just works.