Ubuntu: Load a disk on startup – the GUI way

  1. On terminal run
    • sudo gnome-disks
  2. In the dialog box that opens, choose the disk to mount from the left panel.
  3. In the right panel click on the gears icon
  4. In the pop up menu, choose Edit mount options
  5. Unset (put OFF) the Automatic Mount Options
  6. Make sure Mount at startup is checked.
  7. Give the folder name to load the disk to in the text box with label Mount Point
  8. Click OK.
  9. Restart the system.
Sreekumar Kj
Sreekumar (KJ) has been a hobby programmer from school days. Codemarvels is his personal blog from the year 2010, where he writes about technology, philosophy, society and a bit about physics. He now runs a conversational AI company - DheeYantra - focusing his efforts to help businesses improve operational efficiency using digital employees powered by AI.