* create a SAMBA user '''for each user''' you want to access the shares.
* associate one with the other in the SAMBA config tool
* enable '''Share''' as Authentication Mode in the Server Settings -> Security tab.
= Default Shares (Shared Folders) =
* Standard Linux permissions apply to samba users, except that samba can restrict for read-only and/or visibility of a share.
* You may have to create user groups under Linux to manage shared spaces.
= Server Settings =
After all users are configured, then go to Preferences -> Server Settings.
In it go to the Security tab. In the Authentication Mode selector, select '''Share'''. Make sure Encrypted Passwords is yes. Your Guest Account may be your main user, though I believe it is not necessary.