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How Do You Resolve the “Invalid NFS Path” Error in Veeam Fast?

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Why Can’t Veeam Connect? What’s a Valid NFS Path and How Do You Fix the “Invalid NFS Path” Error?

When setting up a backup storage in Veeam using an NFS (Network File System) share, you might see an error: “Invalid NFS Path.” This can be frustrating, especially after trying different paths, slashes, or settings. The solution is simple, and remembering it will save you lots of time next time you do it.

Why You Get the Error

Veeam expects the NFS share’s path in a very specific way. If you don’t type it exactly right, Veeam won’t connect to the share and will show the “Invalid NFS Path” error.

  • Veeam requires the path in the server:/share format.
  • You must separate the server address or name from the share with a colon :.
  • Don’t use only forward or backward slashes.
  • Example of correct paths:
    • 192.168.100.3:/NFS-Share
    • SERVER-NAME:/NFS-Share

Step-by-Step Fix

  1. Open Veeam Console: Go to add your NFS repository.
  2. Check Your Entry: Look at the field for the NFS share path.
  3. Use the Correct Format: Type your server IP or name, followed by a colon, then the share.
    • Right: 10.0.0.5:/veeam_backups
    • Wrong: 10.0.0.5/veeam_backups or \\10.0.0.5\veeam_backups
  4. Double-Check: Make sure there are no spaces before or after the colon.
  5. Try Again: After correcting the path, Veeam should connect with no issue.

Why Formatting Matters

  • Veeam follows the same syntax as Linux NFS mounting, so it cares about every character.
  • A missing colon prevents Veeam from understanding where the server address ends and the share name begins.
  • Even if your network and permissions are set up perfectly, the wrong format will block the connection.

Troubleshooting

Still having problems? Make sure:

  • The NFS share is accessible from the Veeam server (try using the same path from another machine).
  • The share has proper permissions for the Veeam server.
  • There are no spaces in your server address or share name.

Checking the format is the fastest way to solve this, but double-check network and NFS settings if problems continue.