Mounting an NTFS drive in read/write mode on AlmaLinux can be essential for users who need to access files stored on NTFS partitions, commonly used by Windows operating systems. Using the ntfs-3g driver allows for seamless read and write access. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to mount an NTFS drive on your VPS server running AlmaLinux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• A VPS server running AlmaLinux.
• Root or sudo access to the server.
• An NTFS-formatted drive or partition to mount.

Step 1: Install ntfs-3g

First, you'll need to install the ntfs-3g package if it's not already installed. Run the following command:

sudo dnf install ntfs-3g -y

Step 2: Identify the NTFS Drive

Next, identify the NTFS drive you want to mount. You can use the following command to list all available drives:

lsblk

Look for the NTFS partition in the output, which typically shows up as something like /dev/sdXn (where X is a letter and n is a number).

Step 3: Create a Mount Point

Before mounting the NTFS drive, you need to create a mount point. You can create a directory for this purpose:

sudo mkdir /mnt/ntfsdrive

Step 4: Mount the NTFS Drive

Now, you can mount the NTFS drive using ntfs-3g. Replace /dev/sdXn with your actual NTFS drive identifier:

sudo mount -t ntfs-3g /dev/sdXn /mnt/ntfsdrive

Step 5: Verify the Mount

To verify that the NTFS drive is mounted correctly, use the df -h command:

df -h

You should see the NTFS drive listed with the mount point you specified.

Step 6: Automate Mounting at Boot (Optional)

If you want the NTFS drive to mount automatically at boot, you can add it to the /etc/fstab file. Open the file in your preferred text editor:

sudo nano /etc/fstab

Add the following line to the end of the file:

/dev/sdXn /mnt/ntfsdrive ntfs-3g defaults 0 0

Save and exit the editor. This will ensure that the NTFS drive mounts automatically on startup.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can successfully mount an NTFS drive in read/write mode on your AlmaLinux VPS server using ntfs-3g. This capability is essential for users who need to share data between Linux and Windows systems. For reliable hosting solutions, consider using windowsvps for your next VPS server deployment.