diff --git a/3d-viewer/3d_viewer/eda_3d_viewer_frame.cpp b/3d-viewer/3d_viewer/eda_3d_viewer_frame.cpp
index 8c4e003862..3b3e60de24 100644
--- a/3d-viewer/3d_viewer/eda_3d_viewer_frame.cpp
+++ b/3d-viewer/3d_viewer/eda_3d_viewer_frame.cpp
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@
 #include <widgets/wx_infobar.h>
 #include <widgets/wx_aui_utils.h>
 #include <wildcards_and_files_ext.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <project_pcb.h>
 #include <toolbars_3d.h>
 
@@ -751,6 +752,8 @@ bool EDA_3D_VIEWER_FRAME::getExportFileName( EDA_3D_VIEWER_EXPORT_FORMAT& aForma
                       m_defaultSaveScreenshotFileName.GetFullName(), wildcard,
                       wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     // Set initial filter index based on current format
     dlg.SetFilterIndex( ( aFormat == EDA_3D_VIEWER_EXPORT_FORMAT::JPEG ) ? 0 : 1 );
 
diff --git a/bitmap2component/bitmap2cmp_frame.cpp b/bitmap2component/bitmap2cmp_frame.cpp
index 2c3cf24f76..ebe13a5888 100644
--- a/bitmap2component/bitmap2cmp_frame.cpp
+++ b/bitmap2component/bitmap2cmp_frame.cpp
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@
 
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/msgdlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 
 #define DEFAULT_DPI 300     // the image DPI used in formats that do not define a DPI
@@ -401,6 +402,8 @@ void BITMAP2CMP_FRAME::OnLoadFile()
     wxFileDialog fileDlg( this, _( "Choose Image" ), path, wxEmptyString,
                           FILEEXT::ImageFileWildcard(), wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &fileDlg );
+
     if( fileDlg.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
         return;
 
@@ -442,6 +445,8 @@ void BITMAP2CMP_FRAME::ExportDrawingSheetFormat()
     wxFileDialog fileDlg( this, _( "Create Drawing Sheet File" ), path, wxEmptyString,
                           FILEEXT::DrawingSheetFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &fileDlg );
+
     if( fileDlg.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
         return;
 
@@ -475,6 +480,8 @@ void BITMAP2CMP_FRAME::ExportPostScriptFormat()
     wxFileDialog fileDlg( this, _( "Create PostScript File" ), path, wxEmptyString,
                           FILEEXT::PSFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &fileDlg );
+
     if( fileDlg.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
         return;
 
@@ -509,6 +516,8 @@ void BITMAP2CMP_FRAME::ExportEeschemaFormat()
                           FILEEXT::KiCadSymbolLibFileWildcard(),
                           wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &fileDlg );
+
     if( fileDlg.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
         return;
 
@@ -542,6 +551,8 @@ void BITMAP2CMP_FRAME::ExportPcbnewFormat()
                           FILEEXT::KiCadFootprintLibFileWildcard(),
                           wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &fileDlg );
+
     if( fileDlg.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
         return;
 
diff --git a/common/dialogs/dialog_page_settings.cpp b/common/dialogs/dialog_page_settings.cpp
index dfce4aa33c..82f3574ba6 100644
--- a/common/dialogs/dialog_page_settings.cpp
+++ b/common/dialogs/dialog_page_settings.cpp
@@ -47,6 +47,7 @@
 #include <wx/dcmemory.h>
 #include <wx/msgdlg.h>
 #include <confirm.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #define MAX_PAGE_EXAMPLE_SIZE 200
 
@@ -710,6 +711,8 @@ void DIALOG_PAGES_SETTINGS::OnWksFileSelection( wxCommandEvent& event )
     if( m_embeddedFiles )
         fileDialog.SetCustomizeHook( customize );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &fileDialog );
+
     if( fileDialog.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
         return;
 
diff --git a/common/dialogs/panel_common_settings.cpp b/common/dialogs/panel_common_settings.cpp
index 99608a8356..7973915e41 100644
--- a/common/dialogs/panel_common_settings.cpp
+++ b/common/dialogs/panel_common_settings.cpp
@@ -381,6 +381,8 @@ void PANEL_COMMON_SETTINGS::OnPDFViewerClick( wxCommandEvent& event )
     wxFileDialog dlg( topLevelParent, _( "Select Preferred PDF Viewer" ), fn.GetPath(),
                       fn.GetFullPath(), wildcard, wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/common/dialogs/panel_design_block_lib_table.cpp b/common/dialogs/panel_design_block_lib_table.cpp
index f20e775c29..494c8d1da0 100644
--- a/common/dialogs/panel_design_block_lib_table.cpp
+++ b/common/dialogs/panel_design_block_lib_table.cpp
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@
 #include <dialogs/dialog_edit_library_tables.h>
 #include <dialogs/dialog_plugin_options.h>
 #include <kiway.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <kiway_express.h>
 #include <settings/settings_manager.h>
 #include <settings/kicad_settings.h>
@@ -686,6 +687,8 @@ void PANEL_DESIGN_BLOCK_LIB_TABLE::browseLibrariesHandler( wxCommandEvent& event
         wxFileDialog dlg( topLevelParent, title, *lastDir, wxEmptyString, fileDesc.FileFilter(),
                           wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST | wxFD_MULTIPLE );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
         if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return;
 
diff --git a/common/dialogs/panel_embedded_files.cpp b/common/dialogs/panel_embedded_files.cpp
index f73c9eb5d4..e529c94670 100644
--- a/common/dialogs/panel_embedded_files.cpp
+++ b/common/dialogs/panel_embedded_files.cpp
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@
 #include <wx/menu.h>
 #include <wx/wfstream.h>
 #include <wx/wupdlock.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 /* ---------- GRID_TRICKS for embedded files grid ---------- */
 
@@ -395,6 +396,8 @@ void PANEL_EMBEDDED_FILES::onAddEmbeddedFiles( wxCommandEvent& event )
                              _( "All Files" ) + wxT( " (*.*)|*.*" ),
                              wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST | wxFD_MULTIPLE );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &fileDialog );
+
     if( fileDialog.ShowModal() == wxID_OK )
     {
         wxArrayString paths;
diff --git a/common/eda_draw_frame.cpp b/common/eda_draw_frame.cpp
index fcae72a5f3..c8e04d3f29 100644
--- a/common/eda_draw_frame.cpp
+++ b/common/eda_draw_frame.cpp
@@ -1245,6 +1245,8 @@ bool EDA_DRAW_FRAME::LibraryFileBrowser( const wxString& aTitle, bool doOpen, wx
         if( aFileDlgHook )
             dlg.SetCustomizeHook( *aFileDlgHook );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
         if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return false;
 
diff --git a/common/properties/pg_editors.cpp b/common/properties/pg_editors.cpp
index 5101a587b9..a5a92443ed 100644
--- a/common/properties/pg_editors.cpp
+++ b/common/properties/pg_editors.cpp
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/intl.h>
 #include <eda_doc.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <wx/button.h>
 #include <wx/bmpbuttn.h>
@@ -600,6 +601,8 @@ bool PG_URL_EDITOR::OnEvent( wxPropertyGrid* aGrid, wxPGProperty* aProperty, wxW
                                          _( "All Files" ) + wxS( " (*.*)|*.*" ),
                                          wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+            KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &openFileDialog );
+
             if( openFileDialog.ShowModal() == wxID_OK )
             {
                 filename = openFileDialog.GetPath();
diff --git a/common/widgets/grid_text_button_helpers.cpp b/common/widgets/grid_text_button_helpers.cpp
index e218d472ad..908008764d 100644
--- a/common/widgets/grid_text_button_helpers.cpp
+++ b/common/widgets/grid_text_button_helpers.cpp
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@
 
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 #include <embedded_files.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <kiway.h>
 #include <kiway_player.h>
 #include <kiway_express.h>
@@ -256,6 +257,8 @@ protected:
 
             openFileDialog.SetCustomizeHook( customize );
 
+            KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &openFileDialog );
+
             if( openFileDialog.ShowModal() == wxID_OK )
             {
                 filename = openFileDialog.GetPath();
@@ -392,6 +395,8 @@ protected:
             if( m_embedCallback )
                 dlg.SetCustomizeHook( customize );
 
+            KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
             if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_OK )
             {
                 wxString filePath = dlg.GetPath();
diff --git a/common/widgets/wx_html_report_panel.cpp b/common/widgets/wx_html_report_panel.cpp
index ecfc684c70..e84c8d32de 100644
--- a/common/widgets/wx_html_report_panel.cpp
+++ b/common/widgets/wx_html_report_panel.cpp
@@ -315,6 +315,8 @@ void WX_HTML_REPORT_PANEL::onBtnSaveToFile( wxCommandEvent& event )
     wxFileDialog dlg( topLevelParent, _( "Save Report File" ), fn.GetPath(), fn.GetFullName(),
                       FILEEXT::TextFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
         return;
 
diff --git a/cvpcb/dialogs/dialog_config_equfiles.cpp b/cvpcb/dialogs/dialog_config_equfiles.cpp
index 5588fd1575..9874bc5c3a 100644
--- a/cvpcb/dialogs/dialog_config_equfiles.cpp
+++ b/cvpcb/dialogs/dialog_config_equfiles.cpp
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@
 
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/msgdlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 
 DIALOG_CONFIG_EQUFILES::DIALOG_CONFIG_EQUFILES( wxWindow* aParent ) :
@@ -214,6 +215,8 @@ void DIALOG_CONFIG_EQUFILES::OnAddFiles( wxCommandEvent& event )
     wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "Footprint Association File" ), libpath, wxEmptyString,
                       FILEEXT::EquFileWildcard(), wxFD_DEFAULT_STYLE | wxFD_MULTIPLE );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
         return;
 
diff --git a/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_erc.cpp b/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_erc.cpp
index a6a1507336..0ce03c798f 100644
--- a/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_erc.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_erc.cpp
@@ -1121,6 +1121,8 @@ void DIALOG_ERC::OnSaveReport( wxCommandEvent& aEvent )
                       FILEEXT::ReportFileWildcard() + wxS( "|" ) + FILEEXT::JsonFileWildcard(),
                       wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
         return;
 
diff --git a/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_export_netlist.cpp b/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_export_netlist.cpp
index 24755c0406..5af63dcd18 100644
--- a/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_export_netlist.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_export_netlist.cpp
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@
 #include <netlist_exporters/netlist_exporter_spice.h>
 #include <paths.h>
 #include <jobs/job_export_sch_netlist.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <eeschema_id.h>
 #include <wx/checkbox.h>
@@ -563,6 +564,8 @@ bool DIALOG_EXPORT_NETLIST::TransferDataFromWindow()
         // full name does not and should not include the path, per wx docs.
         wxFileDialog dlg( this, title, path, fullname, fileWildcard, wxFD_SAVE );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
         if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return false;
 
diff --git a/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_lib_edit_pin_table.cpp b/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_lib_edit_pin_table.cpp
index bef9f4721d..9fee2037ee 100644
--- a/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_lib_edit_pin_table.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_lib_edit_pin_table.cpp
@@ -1014,6 +1014,8 @@ private:
         wxFileDialog dlg( &m_frame, _( "Select pin data file" ), "", "", FILEEXT::CsvTsvFileWildcard(),
                           wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
         if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return wxEmptyString;
 
@@ -1546,6 +1548,8 @@ void DIALOG_LIB_EDIT_PIN_TABLE::OnExportButtonClick( wxCommandEvent& event )
         wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "Select pin data file" ), "", fn.GetFullName(), FILEEXT::CsvFileWildcard(),
                           wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
         if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return;
 
diff --git a/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_sch_import_settings.cpp b/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_sch_import_settings.cpp
index 1532c9747c..5dd5ff0604 100644
--- a/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_sch_import_settings.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_sch_import_settings.cpp
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
 #include <confirm.h>
 #include <widgets/std_bitmap_button.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <dialog_sch_import_settings.h>
 
@@ -52,6 +53,8 @@ void DIALOG_SCH_IMPORT_SETTINGS::OnBrowseClicked( wxCommandEvent& event )
     wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "Import Settings From" ), fn.GetPath(), fn.GetFullName(),
                       FILEEXT::ProjectFileWildcard(), wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_OK )
         m_filePathCtrl->SetValue( dlg.GetPath() );
 }
diff --git a/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_sim_model.cpp b/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_sim_model.cpp
index 7c9440a68d..ae297c2b16 100644
--- a/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_sim_model.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_sim_model.cpp
@@ -1287,6 +1287,8 @@ void DIALOG_SIM_MODEL<T>::onBrowseButtonClick( wxCommandEvent& aEvent )
 
     dlg.SetCustomizeHook( customize );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_symbol_fields_table.cpp b/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_symbol_fields_table.cpp
index b884bc4a25..fdd5953095 100644
--- a/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_symbol_fields_table.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/dialogs/dialog_symbol_fields_table.cpp
@@ -1399,6 +1399,8 @@ void DIALOG_SYMBOL_FIELDS_TABLE::OnOutputFileBrowseClicked( wxCommandEvent& even
     wxFileDialog saveDlg( this, _( "Bill of Materials Output File" ), path, fn.GetFullName(),
                           FILEEXT::CsvFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &saveDlg );
+
     if( saveDlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/eeschema/dialogs/panel_sym_lib_table.cpp b/eeschema/dialogs/panel_sym_lib_table.cpp
index bbe7ee2969..0ef780e6af 100644
--- a/eeschema/dialogs/panel_sym_lib_table.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/dialogs/panel_sym_lib_table.cpp
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@
 #include <sch_edit_frame.h>
 #include <kiway.h>
 #include <paths.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <pgm_base.h>
 #include <settings/settings_manager.h>
 #include <wx/dir.h>
@@ -556,6 +557,8 @@ void PANEL_SYM_LIB_TABLE::browseLibrariesHandler( wxCommandEvent& event )
         wxFileDialog dlg( topLevelParent, title, *lastDir, wxEmptyString, fileDesc.FileFilter(),
                           wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST | wxFD_MULTIPLE );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
         if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return;
 
diff --git a/eeschema/files-io.cpp b/eeschema/files-io.cpp
index 491c9240a3..b35476082d 100644
--- a/eeschema/files-io.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/files-io.cpp
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@
 #include <id.h>
 #include <kiface_base.h>
 #include <kiplatform/app.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <libraries/legacy_symbol_library.h>
 #include <libraries/symbol_library_adapter.h>
 #include <local_history.h>
@@ -892,6 +893,8 @@ void SCH_EDIT_FRAME::OnImportProject( wxCommandEvent& aEvent )
     FILEDLG_IMPORT_NON_KICAD importOptions( eeconfig()->m_System.show_import_issues );
     dlg.SetCustomizeHook( importOptions );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
@@ -1183,6 +1186,8 @@ bool SCH_EDIT_FRAME::SaveProject( bool aSaveAs )
             dlg.SetCustomizeHook( newProjectHook );
         }
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
         if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return false;
 
diff --git a/eeschema/import_gfx/dialog_import_gfx_sch.cpp b/eeschema/import_gfx/dialog_import_gfx_sch.cpp
index c5c82930a1..bbda38d379 100644
--- a/eeschema/import_gfx/dialog_import_gfx_sch.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/import_gfx/dialog_import_gfx_sch.cpp
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@
 
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/msgdlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <dialogs/html_message_box.h>
 #include <widgets/std_bitmap_button.h>
@@ -164,6 +165,8 @@ void DIALOG_IMPORT_GFX_SCH::onBrowseFiles( wxCommandEvent& event )
     wxFileDialog dlg( m_parent, _( "Import Graphics" ), path, filename, wildcardsDesc,
                       wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_OK && !dlg.GetPath().IsEmpty() )
         m_textCtrlFileName->SetValue( dlg.GetPath() );
 }
diff --git a/eeschema/sch_edit_frame.cpp b/eeschema/sch_edit_frame.cpp
index cae4c9dda7..05350c7c3e 100644
--- a/eeschema/sch_edit_frame.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/sch_edit_frame.cpp
@@ -50,6 +50,7 @@
 #include <string_utils.h>
 #include <kiface_base.h>
 #include <kiplatform/app.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <kiway.h>
 #include <symbol_edit_frame.h>
 #include <symbol_viewer_frame.h>
@@ -1406,6 +1407,8 @@ void SCH_EDIT_FRAME::NewProject()
     wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "New Schematic" ), pro_dir, wxEmptyString,
                       FILEEXT::KiCadSchematicFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() != wxID_CANCEL )
     {
         // Enforce the extension, wxFileDialog is inept.
@@ -1443,6 +1446,8 @@ void SCH_EDIT_FRAME::LoadProject()
     wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "Open Schematic" ), pro_dir, wxEmptyString,
                       wildcards, wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() != wxID_CANCEL )
     {
         OpenProjectFiles( std::vector<wxString>( 1, dlg.GetPath() ) );
diff --git a/eeschema/symbol_editor/symbol_editor.cpp b/eeschema/symbol_editor/symbol_editor.cpp
index 624db2a7e2..bc9e93e836 100644
--- a/eeschema/symbol_editor/symbol_editor.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/symbol_editor/symbol_editor.cpp
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/log.h>
 #include <project_sch.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <string_utils.h>
 #include "symbol_saveas_type.h"
 #include <widgets/symbol_library_save_as_filedlg_hook.h>
@@ -1078,6 +1079,8 @@ void SYMBOL_EDIT_FRAME::ExportSymbol()
     wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "Export Symbol" ), m_mruPath, fn.GetFullName(),
                       FILEEXT::KiCadSymbolLibFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
@@ -1546,6 +1549,8 @@ bool SYMBOL_EDIT_FRAME::saveLibrary( const wxString& aLibrary, bool aNewFile )
         SYMBOL_LIBRARY_SAVE_AS_FILEDLG_HOOK saveAsHook( type );
         dlg.SetCustomizeHook( saveAsHook );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
         if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return false;
 
diff --git a/eeschema/symbol_editor/symbol_editor_import_export.cpp b/eeschema/symbol_editor/symbol_editor_import_export.cpp
index 528bd6f82a..09768568ad 100644
--- a/eeschema/symbol_editor/symbol_editor_import_export.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/symbol_editor/symbol_editor_import_export.cpp
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@
 #include <wx/filename.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <string_utils.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 
 void SYMBOL_EDIT_FRAME::ImportSymbol()
@@ -78,6 +79,8 @@ void SYMBOL_EDIT_FRAME::ImportSymbol()
     wxFileDialog fileDlg( this, _( "Import Symbol" ), m_mruPath, wxEmptyString, fileFiltersStr,
                           wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &fileDlg );
+
     if( fileDlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/eeschema/tools/assign_footprints.cpp b/eeschema/tools/assign_footprints.cpp
index 9eb85a7a83..6daf1b42d1 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/assign_footprints.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/tools/assign_footprints.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 
 #include <wx/choicdlg.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 
 void SCH_EDITOR_CONTROL::AssignFootprints( const std::string& aChangedSetOfReferences )
@@ -209,6 +210,8 @@ int SCH_EDITOR_CONTROL::ImportFPAssignments( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
                       FILEEXT::FootprintAssignmentFileWildcard(),
                       wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return 0;
 
diff --git a/eeschema/tools/sch_drawing_tools.cpp b/eeschema/tools/sch_drawing_tools.cpp
index 33edcd4c57..30d03b6467 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/sch_drawing_tools.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/tools/sch_drawing_tools.cpp
@@ -940,6 +940,8 @@ int SCH_DRAWING_TOOLS::ImportSheet( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
             FILEDLG_IMPORT_SHEET_CONTENTS dlgHook( cfg );
             dlg.SetCustomizeHook( dlgHook );
 
+            KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
             if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
                 return 0;
 
@@ -1186,6 +1188,8 @@ int SCH_DRAWING_TOOLS::PlaceImage( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
                 wxFileDialog dlg( m_frame, _( "Choose Image" ), m_mruPath, wxEmptyString,
                                   FILEEXT::ImageFileWildcard(), wxFD_OPEN );
 
+                KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
                 bool cancelled = false;
 
                 RunMainStack(
diff --git a/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_table_tool.cpp b/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_table_tool.cpp
index 8648552ffe..41b884bdeb 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_table_tool.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/tools/sch_edit_table_tool.cpp
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@
 #include <dialogs/dialog_table_properties.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <fstream>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <sch_sheet_path.h>
 #include <wx/msgdlg.h>
 
@@ -121,6 +122,8 @@ int SCH_EDIT_TABLE_TOOL::ExportTableToCSV( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
                             _( "CSV files (*.csv)|*.csv" ),
                             wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &saveDialog );
+
     if( saveDialog.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
     {
         if( clearSelection )
diff --git a/eeschema/tools/sch_editor_control.cpp b/eeschema/tools/sch_editor_control.cpp
index 32477bd8a4..95c265f423 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/sch_editor_control.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/tools/sch_editor_control.cpp
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@
 #include <locale_io.h>
 #include <string_utils.h>
 #include <kiway.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <netlist_exporters/netlist_exporter_spice.h>
 #include <paths.h>
 #include <pgm_base.h>
@@ -398,6 +399,8 @@ int SCH_EDITOR_CONTROL::SaveCurrSheetCopyAs( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
     wxFileDialog dlg( m_frame, _( "Schematic Files" ), curr_fn.GetPath(), curr_fn.GetFullName(),
                       FILEEXT::KiCadSchematicFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return false;
 
diff --git a/eeschema/tools/simulator_control.cpp b/eeschema/tools/simulator_control.cpp
index 25bf1be1f5..4f6d5df984 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/simulator_control.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/tools/simulator_control.cpp
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
 #include <wx/ffile.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx_filename.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <wx/stc/stc.h>
 
 #include <kiway.h>
@@ -109,6 +110,8 @@ int SIMULATOR_CONTROL::OpenWorkbook( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
     wxFileDialog openDlg( m_simulatorFrame, _( "Open Simulation Workbook" ), getDefaultPath(), "",
                           FILEEXT::WorkbookFileWildcard(), wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &openDlg );
+
     if( openDlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return -1;
 
@@ -163,6 +166,8 @@ int SIMULATOR_CONTROL::SaveWorkbook( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
                                 FILEEXT::WorkbookFileWildcard(),
                                 wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &saveAsDlg );
+
         if( saveAsDlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return -1;
 
@@ -181,6 +186,8 @@ int SIMULATOR_CONTROL::ExportPlotAsPNG( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
         wxFileDialog saveDlg( m_simulatorFrame, _( "Save Plot as Image" ), "", "",
                               FILEEXT::PngFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &saveDlg );
+
         if( saveDlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return -1;
 
@@ -288,6 +295,8 @@ int SIMULATOR_CONTROL::ExportPlotAsCSV( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
                               FILEEXT::CsvFileWildcard(),
                               wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &saveDlg );
+
         if( saveDlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return -1;
 
diff --git a/eeschema/tools/symbol_editor_control.cpp b/eeschema/tools/symbol_editor_control.cpp
index f640d18d1d..24ab6b39f9 100644
--- a/eeschema/tools/symbol_editor_control.cpp
+++ b/eeschema/tools/symbol_editor_control.cpp
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@
 #include <wildcards_and_files_ext.h>
 
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 
 bool SYMBOL_EDITOR_CONTROL::Init()
@@ -779,6 +780,8 @@ int SYMBOL_EDITOR_CONTROL::ExportView( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
     wxFileDialog dlg( editFrame, _( "Export View as PNG" ), projectPath, fn.GetFullName(),
                       FILEEXT::PngFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_OK && !dlg.GetPath().IsEmpty() )
     {
         // calling wxYield is mandatory under Linux, after closing the file selector dialog
diff --git a/gerbview/files.cpp b/gerbview/files.cpp
index fffc96f9f1..fab78776f8 100644
--- a/gerbview/files.cpp
+++ b/gerbview/files.cpp
@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@
 #include <widgets/wx_progress_reporters.h>
 #include "widgets/gerbview_layer_widget.h"
 #include <tool/tool_manager.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 // HTML Messages used more than one time:
 #define MSG_NO_MORE_LAYER _( "<b>No more available layers</b> in GerbView to load files" )
@@ -150,6 +151,8 @@ bool GERBVIEW_FRAME::LoadFileOrShowDialog( const wxString& aFileName,
         wxFileDialog dlg( this, dialogTitle, currentPath, filename.GetFullName(), dialogFiletypes,
                           wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST | wxFD_MULTIPLE | wxFD_CHANGE_DIR );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
         wxArrayString dummy1, dummy2;
         const int nWildcards = wxParseCommonDialogsFilter( dialogFiletypes, dummy1, dummy2 );
 
@@ -659,6 +662,8 @@ bool GERBVIEW_FRAME::LoadZipArchiveFile( const wxString& aFullFileName )
                           FILEEXT::ZipFileWildcard(),
                           wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST | wxFD_CHANGE_DIR );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
         if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return false;
 
diff --git a/gerbview/job_file_reader.cpp b/gerbview/job_file_reader.cpp
index 6ae5231cd0..720df5bcc8 100644
--- a/gerbview/job_file_reader.cpp
+++ b/gerbview/job_file_reader.cpp
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 #include <dialogs/html_message_box.h>
 #include <view/view.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 
 using json = nlohmann::json;
@@ -192,6 +193,8 @@ bool GERBVIEW_FRAME::LoadGerberJobFile( const wxString& aFullFileName )
                           FILEEXT::GerberJobFileWildcard(),
                           wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST | wxFD_CHANGE_DIR );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
         if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return false;
 
diff --git a/gerbview/tools/gerbview_control.cpp b/gerbview/tools/gerbview_control.cpp
index 8b2f677fd2..c0a116fd8f 100644
--- a/gerbview/tools/gerbview_control.cpp
+++ b/gerbview/tools/gerbview_control.cpp
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@
 #include <view/view.h>
 #include <wildcards_and_files_ext.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include "gerbview_actions.h"
 #include "gerbview_control.h"
@@ -126,6 +127,8 @@ int GERBVIEW_CONTROL::ExportToPcbnew( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
     wxFileDialog filedlg( m_frame, _( "Export as KiCad Board File" ), path, fileDialogName,
                           FILEEXT::PcbFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &filedlg );
+
     if( filedlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return 0;
 
diff --git a/kicad/dialogs/dialog_destination.cpp b/kicad/dialogs/dialog_destination.cpp
index 01b3a58ab1..978e2c640f 100644
--- a/kicad/dialogs/dialog_destination.cpp
+++ b/kicad/dialogs/dialog_destination.cpp
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@
 
 #include <wx/dirdlg.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <wildcards_and_files_ext.h>
 #include <widgets/std_bitmap_button.h>
 #include <widgets/wx_grid.h>
@@ -99,6 +100,8 @@ void DIALOG_DESTINATION::onOutputPathBrowseClicked(wxCommandEvent& event)
                           fileWildcard,
                           wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT | wxFD_SAVE );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
         if( dlg.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
             return;
 
diff --git a/kicad/files-io.cpp b/kicad/files-io.cpp
index 3e96e95428..8b8098e69e 100644
--- a/kicad/files-io.cpp
+++ b/kicad/files-io.cpp
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/dirdlg.h>
 
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <kiway.h>
 #include <project/project_archiver.h>
 #include <reporter.h>
@@ -60,6 +61,8 @@ void KICAD_MANAGER_FRAME::UnarchiveFiles()
     wxFileDialog zipfiledlg( this, _( "Unzip Project" ), fn.GetPath(), fn.GetFullName(),
                              FILEEXT::ZipFileWildcard(), wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &zipfiledlg );
+
     if( zipfiledlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/kicad/import_project.cpp b/kicad/import_project.cpp
index 9cd4c17ebd..0530a7ac0f 100644
--- a/kicad/import_project.cpp
+++ b/kicad/import_project.cpp
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@
 
 #include <confirm.h>
 #include <kidialog.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <wildcards_and_files_ext.h>
 
 #include <sch_io/sch_io_mgr.h>
@@ -55,6 +56,8 @@ void KICAD_MANAGER_FRAME::ImportNonKiCadProject( const wxString& aWindowTitle,
 
     wxFileDialog inputdlg( this, aWindowTitle, default_dir, wxEmptyString, aFilesWildcard, style );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &inputdlg );
+
     if( inputdlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/kicad/kicad_manager_frame.cpp b/kicad/kicad_manager_frame.cpp
index 962c53ded4..9e1ebb1cfe 100644
--- a/kicad/kicad_manager_frame.cpp
+++ b/kicad/kicad_manager_frame.cpp
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@
 #include <gestfich.h>
 #include <kiplatform/app.h>
 #include <kiplatform/environment.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <kiplatform/policy.h>
 #include <build_version.h>
 #include <kiway.h>
@@ -1127,6 +1128,8 @@ void KICAD_MANAGER_FRAME::OnOpenFileInTextEditor( wxCommandEvent& event )
     wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "Edit File in Text Editor" ), default_dir,  wxEmptyString, wildcard,
                       wxFD_OPEN );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/kicad/pcm/dialogs/dialog_pcm.cpp b/kicad/pcm/dialogs/dialog_pcm.cpp
index d6d89c4aad..07c40f181c 100644
--- a/kicad/pcm/dialogs/dialog_pcm.cpp
+++ b/kicad/pcm/dialogs/dialog_pcm.cpp
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@
 #include "widgets/wx_grid.h"
 
 #include <fstream>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <launch_ext.h>
 #include <sstream>
 #include <vector>
@@ -303,6 +304,8 @@ void DIALOG_PCM::OnInstallFromFileClicked( wxCommandEvent& event )
     wxFileDialog open_file_dialog( this, _( "Install Package" ), wxEmptyString, wxEmptyString,
                                    wxT( "Zip files (*.zip)|*.zip" ), wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &open_file_dialog );
+
     if( open_file_dialog.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/kicad/pcm/dialogs/panel_packages_view.cpp b/kicad/pcm/dialogs/panel_packages_view.cpp
index de43460613..543187d87c 100644
--- a/kicad/pcm/dialogs/panel_packages_view.cpp
+++ b/kicad/pcm/dialogs/panel_packages_view.cpp
@@ -518,6 +518,8 @@ void PANEL_PACKAGES_VIEW::OnDownloadVersionClicked( wxCommandEvent& event )
                          wxString::Format( wxT( "%s_v%s.zip" ), package.identifier, version ),
                          wxT( "ZIP files (*.zip)|*.zip" ), wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dialog );
+
     if( dialog.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/kicad/tools/kicad_manager_control.cpp b/kicad/tools/kicad_manager_control.cpp
index 02320092d1..b82c159490 100644
--- a/kicad/tools/kicad_manager_control.cpp
+++ b/kicad/tools/kicad_manager_control.cpp
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
 #include <kicad_manager_frame.h>
 #include <kiplatform/policy.h>
 #include <kiplatform/secrets.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <confirm.h>
 #include <kidialog.h>
 #include <project/project_file.h>
@@ -87,6 +88,8 @@ wxFileName KICAD_MANAGER_CONTROL::newProjectDirectory( wxString* aFileName, bool
     FILEDLG_NEW_PROJECT newProjectHook;
     dlg.SetCustomizeHook( newProjectHook );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return wxFileName();
 
@@ -281,6 +284,8 @@ int KICAD_MANAGER_CONTROL::NewProject( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
     FILEDLG_NEW_PROJECT newProjectHook;
     dlg.SetCustomizeHook( newProjectHook );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return -1;
 
@@ -435,6 +440,8 @@ int KICAD_MANAGER_CONTROL::NewJobsetFile( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
     wxFileDialog dlg( m_frame, _( "Create New Jobset" ), default_dir, wxEmptyString, FILEEXT::JobsetFileWildcard(),
                       wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return -1;
 
@@ -471,6 +478,8 @@ int KICAD_MANAGER_CONTROL::openProject( const wxString& aDefaultDir )
 
     dlg.AddShortcut( PATHS::GetDefaultUserProjectsPath() );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return -1;
 
@@ -511,6 +520,8 @@ int KICAD_MANAGER_CONTROL::OpenJobsetFile( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
     wxFileDialog dlg( m_frame, _( "Open Jobset" ), default_dir, wxEmptyString, FILEEXT::JobsetFileWildcard(),
                       wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return -1;
 
@@ -546,6 +557,8 @@ int KICAD_MANAGER_CONTROL::ArchiveProject( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
     wxFileDialog dlg( m_frame, _( "Archive Project Files" ), fileName.GetPath(), fileName.GetFullName(),
                       FILEEXT::ZipFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return 0;
 
@@ -629,6 +642,8 @@ int KICAD_MANAGER_CONTROL::SaveProjectAs( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
 
     dlg.AddShortcut( PATHS::GetDefaultUserProjectsPath() );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return -1;
 
diff --git a/libs/kiplatform/include/kiplatform/ui.h b/libs/kiplatform/include/kiplatform/ui.h
index 9f6c6d954a..ad0ba61224 100644
--- a/libs/kiplatform/include/kiplatform/ui.h
+++ b/libs/kiplatform/include/kiplatform/ui.h
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@
 #include <wx/cursor.h>
 
 class wxChoice;
+class wxDialog;
 class wxNonOwnedWindow;
 class wxTopLevelWindow;
 class wxWindow;
@@ -210,6 +211,23 @@ namespace KIPLATFORM
          * above other windows.
          */
         void ReleaseChildWindow( wxNonOwnedWindow* aWindow );
+
+        /**
+         * Configure a file dialog to show network and virtual file systems.
+         *
+         * On GTK, file dialogs default to showing only local files, which excludes
+         * GVFS-mounted filesystems like Google Drive, SMB shares, SFTP connections,
+         * and removable media mounted through GVFS. This function configures the
+         * dialog to also show these non-local filesystems.
+         *
+         * This function must be called after creating the dialog but before calling
+         * ShowModal().
+         *
+         * This is a NOP on Windows and macOS where network filesystems are shown by default.
+         *
+         * @param aDialog is the file dialog to configure
+         */
+        void AllowNetworkFileSystems( wxDialog* aDialog );
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/libs/kiplatform/port/wxgtk/ui.cpp b/libs/kiplatform/port/wxgtk/ui.cpp
index 7830662a29..514df6c8d2 100644
--- a/libs/kiplatform/port/wxgtk/ui.cpp
+++ b/libs/kiplatform/port/wxgtk/ui.cpp
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@
 #include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <wx/choice.h>
+#include <wx/dialog.h>
 #include <wx/nonownedwnd.h>
 #include <wx/settings.h>
 #include <wx/window.h>
@@ -712,4 +713,13 @@ void KIPLATFORM::UI::ReleaseChildWindow( wxNonOwnedWindow* aWindow )
     // Not needed on this platform
 }
 
+
+void KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( wxDialog* aDialog )
+{
+    GtkWidget* widget = static_cast<GtkWidget*>( aDialog->GetHandle() );
+
+    if( widget && GTK_IS_FILE_CHOOSER( widget ) )
+        gtk_file_chooser_set_local_only( GTK_FILE_CHOOSER( widget ), FALSE );
+}
+
 #endif
diff --git a/libs/kiplatform/port/wxmsw/ui.cpp b/libs/kiplatform/port/wxmsw/ui.cpp
index b07064c784..70a87f4306 100644
--- a/libs/kiplatform/port/wxmsw/ui.cpp
+++ b/libs/kiplatform/port/wxmsw/ui.cpp
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@
 #include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <wx/cursor.h>
+#include <wx/dialog.h>
 #include <wx/nonownedwnd.h>
 #include <wx/window.h>
 #include <wx/msw/registry.h>
@@ -209,4 +210,10 @@ void KIPLATFORM::UI::SetFloatLevel( wxWindow* aWindow )
 void KIPLATFORM::UI::ReleaseChildWindow( wxNonOwnedWindow* aWindow )
 {
     // Not needed on this platform
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
+
+
+void KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( wxDialog* aDialog )
+{
+    // Not needed on Windows - file dialogs show network filesystems by default
+}
diff --git a/libs/kiplatform/port/wxosx/ui.mm b/libs/kiplatform/port/wxosx/ui.mm
index 2c6b671fa7..463d6bb65f 100644
--- a/libs/kiplatform/port/wxosx/ui.mm
+++ b/libs/kiplatform/port/wxosx/ui.mm
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@
 
 #import <Cocoa/Cocoa.h>
 
+#include <wx/dialog.h>
 #include <wx/nonownedwnd.h>
 #include <wx/toplevel.h>
 #include <wx/button.h>
@@ -252,4 +253,10 @@ void KIPLATFORM::UI::ReleaseChildWindow( wxNonOwnedWindow* aWindow )
             [theWindow setLevel:NSFloatingWindowLevel];
         }
     }
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
+
+
+void KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( wxDialog* aDialog )
+{
+    // Not needed on macOS - file dialogs show network filesystems by default
+}
diff --git a/pagelayout_editor/files.cpp b/pagelayout_editor/files.cpp
index fed88331da..b7312ab5d5 100644
--- a/pagelayout_editor/files.cpp
+++ b/pagelayout_editor/files.cpp
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/filename.h>
 #include <wx/stdpaths.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 bool PL_EDITOR_FRAME::saveCurrentPageLayout()
 {
@@ -132,6 +133,8 @@ void PL_EDITOR_FRAME::Files_io( wxCommandEvent& event )
                                       wxEmptyString, wxEmptyString,
                                       FILEEXT::DrawingSheetFileWildcard(), wxFD_OPEN );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &openFileDialog );
+
         if( openFileDialog.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return;
 
@@ -158,6 +161,8 @@ void PL_EDITOR_FRAME::Files_io( wxCommandEvent& event )
          wxFileDialog openFileDialog( this, _( "Open Drawing Sheet" ), wxEmptyString, wxEmptyString,
                                      FILEEXT::DrawingSheetFileWildcard(), wxFD_OPEN );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &openFileDialog );
+
         if( openFileDialog.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return;
 
@@ -199,6 +204,8 @@ void PL_EDITOR_FRAME::Files_io( wxCommandEvent& event )
                                      FILEEXT::DrawingSheetFileWildcard(),
                                      wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &openFileDialog );
+
         if( openFileDialog.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return;
 
diff --git a/pagelayout_editor/pl_editor_frame.cpp b/pagelayout_editor/pl_editor_frame.cpp
index cb4ee3c6f7..eb3ad6c8f1 100644
--- a/pagelayout_editor/pl_editor_frame.cpp
+++ b/pagelayout_editor/pl_editor_frame.cpp
@@ -64,6 +64,7 @@
 #include <wx/treebook.h>
 #include <wx/msgdlg.h>
 #include <wx/log.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #ifndef __linux__
 #include <navlib/nl_pl_editor_plugin.h>
@@ -845,6 +846,8 @@ DS_DATA_ITEM* PL_EDITOR_FRAME::AddDrawingSheetItem( int aType )
         wxFileDialog fileDlg( this, _( "Choose Image" ), m_mruImagePath, wxEmptyString,
                               FILEEXT::ImageFileWildcard(), wxFD_OPEN );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &fileDlg );
+
         if( fileDlg.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
             return nullptr;
 
diff --git a/pcb_calculator/calculator_panels/panel_regulator.cpp b/pcb_calculator/calculator_panels/panel_regulator.cpp
index d3d555cb44..d194caa705 100644
--- a/pcb_calculator/calculator_panels/panel_regulator.cpp
+++ b/pcb_calculator/calculator_panels/panel_regulator.cpp
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/msgdlg.h>
 #include <wx/clipbrd.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <bitmaps.h>
 #include <calculator_panels/panel_regulator.h>
@@ -196,6 +197,8 @@ void PANEL_REGULATOR::OnDataFileSelection( wxCommandEvent& event )
     wxFileDialog dlg( topLevelParent, _( "Select PCB Calculator Data File" ), wxEmptyString,
                       fullfilename, wildcard, wxFD_SAVE );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/build_BOM_from_board.cpp b/pcbnew/build_BOM_from_board.cpp
index 702c592060..d69200a711 100644
--- a/pcbnew/build_BOM_from_board.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/build_BOM_from_board.cpp
@@ -36,6 +36,7 @@
 #include <tools/board_editor_control.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <vector>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 
 /* creates a BOM list from board
@@ -86,6 +87,8 @@ int BOARD_EDITOR_CONTROL::GenBOMFileFromBoard( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
     wxFileDialog dlg( m_frame, _( "Save Bill of Materials" ), pro_dir, fn.GetFullName(),
                       FILEEXT::CsvFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return 0;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_board_statistics.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_board_statistics.cpp
index 806428d24d..cb4c6ce5d7 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_board_statistics.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_board_statistics.cpp
@@ -453,6 +453,8 @@ void DIALOG_BOARD_STATISTICS::saveReportClicked( wxCommandEvent& aEvent )
                       s_savedDialogState.saveReportName, FILEEXT::TextFileWildcard(),
                       wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_drc.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_drc.cpp
index d94094b5b8..001f96ec24 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_drc.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_drc.cpp
@@ -1075,6 +1075,8 @@ void DIALOG_DRC::OnSaveReport( wxCommandEvent& aEvent )
                       FILEEXT::ReportFileWildcard() + wxS( "|" ) + FILEEXT::JsonFileWildcard(),
                       wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
         return;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_export_2581.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_export_2581.cpp
index 4ea6b21de1..9d8f966129 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_export_2581.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_export_2581.cpp
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
 
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/filefn.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <board.h>
 #include <footprint.h>
@@ -101,6 +102,8 @@ void DIALOG_EXPORT_2581::onBrowseClicked( wxCommandEvent& event )
                       m_cbCompress->IsChecked() ? compressed_files : ipc_files,
                       wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_export_odbpp.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_export_odbpp.cpp
index c51fb392c8..558bc33733 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_export_odbpp.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_export_odbpp.cpp
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@
 #include <wx/dir.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/wfstream.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <wx/zipstrm.h>
 #include <wx/tarstrm.h>
 #include <wx/zstream.h>
@@ -135,6 +136,8 @@ void DIALOG_EXPORT_ODBPP::onBrowseClicked( wxCommandEvent& event )
 
     wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "Export ODB++ File" ), fn.GetPath(), fileDialogName, filter, wxFD_SAVE );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_export_step.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_export_step.cpp
index 70ab96b839..a1f8b59e09 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_export_step.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_export_step.cpp
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@
 #include <wx/process.h>
 #include <wx/string.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <pgm_base.h>
 #include <board.h>
@@ -274,6 +275,8 @@ void DIALOG_EXPORT_STEP::onBrowseClicked( wxCommandEvent& aEvent )
 
     wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "3D Model Output File" ), fn.GetPath(), fn.GetFullName(), filter, wxFD_SAVE );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_gencad_export_options.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_gencad_export_options.cpp
index 81f9b45394..25c5b6b9d7 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_gencad_export_options.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_gencad_export_options.cpp
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@
 
 #include <pcb_edit_frame.h>
 #include <kidialog.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <wildcards_and_files_ext.h>
 #include <widgets/std_bitmap_button.h>
 #include <string_utils.h>
@@ -120,6 +121,9 @@ void DIALOG_GENCAD_EXPORT_OPTIONS::onBrowseClicked( wxCommandEvent& aEvent )
 
     wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "Export GenCAD File" ), fn.GetPath(), fileDialogName,
                       FILEEXT::GencadFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
+
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_OK )
         m_outputFileName->SetValue( dlg.GetPath() );
 }
diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_gendrill.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_gendrill.cpp
index fff87191b0..5d77effd47 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_gendrill.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_gendrill.cpp
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
 #include <wx/msgdlg.h>
 #include <wx/dirdlg.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <confirm.h>
 #include <core/arraydim.h>
@@ -398,6 +399,8 @@ void DIALOG_GENDRILL::onGenReportFile( wxCommandEvent& event )
     wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "Save Drill Report File" ), defaultPath, fn.GetFullName(),
                       FILEEXT::ReportFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_import_netlist.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_import_netlist.cpp
index ca814f22b3..2292ec515c 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_import_netlist.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_import_netlist.cpp
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@
 #include <project/project_file.h>  // LAST_PATH_TYPE
 #include <dialog_import_netlist.h>
 #include <widgets/wx_html_report_panel.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <view/view_controls.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/msgdlg.h>
@@ -112,6 +113,8 @@ void DIALOG_IMPORT_NETLIST::onBrowseNetlistFiles( wxCommandEvent& event )
     wxFileDialog FilesDialog( this, _( "Import Netlist" ), dirPath, filename, FILEEXT::NetlistFileWildcard(),
                               wxFD_DEFAULT_STYLE | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &FilesDialog );
+
     if( FilesDialog.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
         return;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_import_settings.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_import_settings.cpp
index ab27f21929..534aede50e 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_import_settings.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_import_settings.cpp
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@
 #include <confirm.h>
 #include <widgets/std_bitmap_button.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <dialog_import_settings.h>
 
@@ -117,6 +118,8 @@ void DIALOG_IMPORT_SETTINGS::OnBrowseClicked( wxCommandEvent& event )
                       FILEEXT::PcbFileWildcard(),
                       wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_OK )
         m_filePathCtrl->SetValue( dlg.GetPath() );
 }
diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/panel_fp_lib_table.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/panel_fp_lib_table.cpp
index b845074297..fd6af4486d 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/panel_fp_lib_table.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/panel_fp_lib_table.cpp
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@
 #include <lib_table_notebook_panel.h>
 #include <confirm.h>
 #include <lib_table_grid_data_model.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <wildcards_and_files_ext.h>
 #include <pgm_base.h>
 #include <pcb_edit_frame.h>
@@ -624,6 +625,8 @@ void PANEL_FP_LIB_TABLE::browseLibrariesHandler( wxCommandEvent& event )
         wxFileDialog dlg( m_parent, title, *lastDir, wxEmptyString, fileDesc.FileFilter(),
                           wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST | wxFD_MULTIPLE );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
         if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/exporters/export_d356.cpp b/pcbnew/exporters/export_d356.cpp
index dc09d8d2e1..f00f02bced 100644
--- a/pcbnew/exporters/export_d356.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/exporters/export_d356.cpp
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/filedlgcustomize.h>
 #include <wx/msgdlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <confirm.h>
 #include <gestfich.h>
@@ -445,6 +446,8 @@ int BOARD_EDITOR_CONTROL::GenD356File( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
     D365_CUSTOMIZE_HOOK customizeHook( m_frame->GetPcbNewSettings()->m_ExportD356.doNotExportUnconnectedPads );
     dlg.SetCustomizeHook( customizeHook );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return 0;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/exporters/export_footprint_associations.cpp b/pcbnew/exporters/export_footprint_associations.cpp
index 6389d435e2..cd331e28ef 100644
--- a/pcbnew/exporters/export_footprint_associations.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/exporters/export_footprint_associations.cpp
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@
 #include <wildcards_and_files_ext.h>
 #include <tools/board_editor_control.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 
 
@@ -76,6 +77,8 @@ int BOARD_EDITOR_CONTROL::ExportCmpFile( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
                       FILEEXT::FootprintAssignmentFileWildcard(),
                       wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return 0;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/exporters/export_hyperlynx.cpp b/pcbnew/exporters/export_hyperlynx.cpp
index 793b20d7d9..e400846cc1 100644
--- a/pcbnew/exporters/export_hyperlynx.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/exporters/export_hyperlynx.cpp
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@
 
 #include <wx/log.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <kiface_base.h>
 #include <macros.h>
@@ -677,6 +678,8 @@ int BOARD_EDITOR_CONTROL::ExportHyperlynx( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
     wxFileDialog dlg( m_frame, _( "Export Hyperlynx Layout" ), fn.GetPath(), fn.GetFullName(),
                       wildcard, wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
         return 0;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/files.cpp b/pcbnew/files.cpp
index afbb5e7f28..ad6934a349 100644
--- a/pcbnew/files.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/files.cpp
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@
 #include <tool/tool_manager.h>
 #include <board.h>
 #include <kiplatform/app.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <widgets/appearance_controls.h>
 #include <widgets/wx_infobar.h>
 #include <widgets/wx_progress_reporters.h>
@@ -188,6 +189,8 @@ bool AskLoadBoardFileName( PCB_EDIT_FRAME* aParent, wxString* aFileName, int aCt
     if( !kicadFormat )
         dlg.SetCustomizeHook( importOptions );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_OK )
     {
         *aFileName = dlg.GetPath();
@@ -230,6 +233,8 @@ bool AskSaveBoardFileName( PCB_EDIT_FRAME* aParent, wxString* aFileName, bool* a
     if( Kiface().IsSingle() && aParent->Prj().IsNullProject() )
         dlg.SetCustomizeHook( newProjectHook );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
         return false;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/footprint_edit_frame.cpp b/pcbnew/footprint_edit_frame.cpp
index 666d59845b..58a3b05f6c 100644
--- a/pcbnew/footprint_edit_frame.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/footprint_edit_frame.cpp
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@
 #include <gal/graphics_abstraction_layer.h>
 #include <kiface_base.h>
 #include <kiplatform/app.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <kiway.h>
 #include <macros.h>
 #include <pcbnew_id.h>
@@ -1539,6 +1540,8 @@ void FOOTPRINT_EDIT_FRAME::OnSaveFootprintAsPng( wxCommandEvent& event )
     wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "Export View as PNG" ), projectPath, fn.GetFullName(),
                       FILEEXT::PngFileWildcard(), wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL || dlg.GetPath().IsEmpty() )
         return;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/footprint_libraries_utils.cpp b/pcbnew/footprint_libraries_utils.cpp
index b25a59074d..d61ba0455d 100644
--- a/pcbnew/footprint_libraries_utils.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/footprint_libraries_utils.cpp
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@
 #include <env_paths.h>
 #include <paths.h>
 #include <settings/settings_manager.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <project_pcb.h>
 #include <project/project_file.h>
 #include <footprint_editor_settings.h>
@@ -134,6 +135,8 @@ FOOTPRINT* FOOTPRINT_EDIT_FRAME::ImportFootprint( const wxString& aName )
         if( lastFilterIndex >= 0 && lastFilterIndex < nWildcards )
             dlg.SetFilterIndex( lastFilterIndex );
 
+        KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
         if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
             return nullptr;
 
@@ -249,6 +252,8 @@ void FOOTPRINT_EDIT_FRAME::ExportFootprint( FOOTPRINT* aFootprint )
     wxFileDialog dlg( this, _( "Export Footprint" ), fn.GetPath(), fn.GetFullName(),
                       wildcard, wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/import_gfx/dialog_import_graphics.cpp b/pcbnew/import_gfx/dialog_import_graphics.cpp
index 885f175496..d6fe8bec24 100644
--- a/pcbnew/import_gfx/dialog_import_graphics.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/import_gfx/dialog_import_graphics.cpp
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@
 #include <footprint.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/msgdlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <memory>
 
@@ -163,6 +164,8 @@ void DIALOG_IMPORT_GRAPHICS::onBrowseFiles( wxCommandEvent& event )
     wxFileDialog dlg( m_parent, _( "Import Graphics" ), path, filename, wildcardsDesc,
                       wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_OK && !dlg.GetPath().IsEmpty() )
         m_textCtrlFileName->SetValue( dlg.GetPath() );
 }
diff --git a/pcbnew/router/router_tool.cpp b/pcbnew/router/router_tool.cpp
index f63f6dca0b..fc186ce1a4 100644
--- a/pcbnew/router/router_tool.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/router/router_tool.cpp
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/hyperlink.h>
 #include <advanced_config.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <functional>
 #include <iomanip>
@@ -675,6 +676,8 @@ void ROUTER_TOOL::saveRouterDebugLog()
                       "PNS log files" + AddFileExtListToFilter( { "log" } ),
                       wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT | wxFD_SAVE );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() != wxID_OK )
     {
         lastLoggerSize = logger->GetEvents().size(); // prevent re-entry
diff --git a/pcbnew/tools/board_editor_control.cpp b/pcbnew/tools/board_editor_control.cpp
index 66e52b640b..fd592e64da 100644
--- a/pcbnew/tools/board_editor_control.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/tools/board_editor_control.cpp
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@
 #include <project.h>
 #include <project/project_file.h> // LAST_PATH_TYPE
 #include <settings/settings_manager.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <pcbnew_settings.h>
 #include <tool/tool_manager.h>
 #include <tool/tool_event.h>
@@ -470,6 +471,8 @@ int BOARD_EDITOR_CONTROL::ExportNetlist( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
 
     dlg.SetExtraControlCreator( &LEGACYFILEDLG_NETLIST_OPTIONS::Create );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return 0;
 
diff --git a/pcbnew/tools/drawing_tool.cpp b/pcbnew/tools/drawing_tool.cpp
index 8e083f16a3..5325f675a9 100644
--- a/pcbnew/tools/drawing_tool.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/tools/drawing_tool.cpp
@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@
 #include <tool/tool_manager.h>
 #include <tools/pcb_actions.h>
 #include <tools/pcb_grid_helper.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 #include <tools/pcb_selection_tool.h>
 #include <pcb_barcode.h>
 #include <tools/tool_event_utils.h>
@@ -751,6 +752,9 @@ int DRAWING_TOOL::PlaceReferenceImage( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
 
                 wxFileDialog dlg( m_frame, _( "Choose Image" ), wxEmptyString, wxEmptyString,
                                   FILEEXT::ImageFileWildcard(), wxFD_OPEN );
+
+                KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
                 bool         cancelled = false;
 
                 RunMainStack(
diff --git a/pcbnew/tools/pcb_edit_table_tool.cpp b/pcbnew/tools/pcb_edit_table_tool.cpp
index e65e3df6ca..28e1e2766a 100644
--- a/pcbnew/tools/pcb_edit_table_tool.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/tools/pcb_edit_table_tool.cpp
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
 #include <wx/msgdlg.h>
 #include <fstream>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 
 PCB_EDIT_TABLE_TOOL::PCB_EDIT_TABLE_TOOL() :
@@ -162,6 +163,8 @@ int PCB_EDIT_TABLE_TOOL::ExportTableToCSV( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
                             _( "CSV files (*.csv)|*.csv" ),
                             wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &saveDialog );
+
     if( saveDialog.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
     {
         if( clearSelection )
diff --git a/pcbnew/widgets/pcb_net_inspector_panel.cpp b/pcbnew/widgets/pcb_net_inspector_panel.cpp
index b2cab14337..c49f251ec6 100644
--- a/pcbnew/widgets/pcb_net_inspector_panel.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/widgets/pcb_net_inspector_panel.cpp
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@
 
 #include <wx/wupdlock.h>
 #include <wx/filedlg.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 #include <algorithm>
 #include <thread_pool.h>
@@ -1407,6 +1408,8 @@ void PCB_NET_INSPECTOR_PANEL::generateReport()
                       _( "Report file" ) + AddFileExtListToFilter( { "csv" } ),
                       wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() == wxID_CANCEL )
         return;
 
diff --git a/qa/tools/pns/pns_log_viewer_frame.cpp b/qa/tools/pns/pns_log_viewer_frame.cpp
index c2a8891f4e..f3201f08fd 100644
--- a/qa/tools/pns/pns_log_viewer_frame.cpp
+++ b/qa/tools/pns/pns_log_viewer_frame.cpp
@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@
 #include <view/view_overlay.h>
 #include <view/view_controls.h>
 #include <wildcards_and_files_ext.h>
+#include <kiplatform/ui.h>
 
 
 #include "label_manager.h"
@@ -417,6 +418,8 @@ void PNS_LOG_VIEWER_FRAME::onOpen( wxCommandEvent& event )
                       "PNS log files" + AddFileExtListToFilter( { "log" } ),
                       wxFD_OPEN | wxFD_FILE_MUST_EXIST );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() != wxID_CANCEL )
     {
         wxString logPath = dlg.GetPath();
@@ -438,6 +441,8 @@ void PNS_LOG_VIEWER_FRAME::onSaveAs( wxCommandEvent& event )
                       "PNS log files" + AddFileExtListToFilter( { "log" } ),
                       wxFD_SAVE | wxFD_OVERWRITE_PROMPT );
 
+    KIPLATFORM::UI::AllowNetworkFileSystems( &dlg );
+
     if( dlg.ShowModal() != wxID_CANCEL )
     {
         // Enforce the extension, wxFileDialog is inept.