Modifying File or Folder Permissions
To configure more advanced permission settings for individual users, you need to enable advanced folder permissions in Control Panel > Privilege > Shared Folders > Advanced Permissions.
- Open File Station.
- Locate the file or folder.
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Perform one of the following
methods.
Method
Steps
Using the toolbar
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Select the file or folder.
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Click .
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Select Properties.
Using the context menu
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Right-click the file or folder.
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Select Properties.
The Properties window opens.
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- Click Permission.
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Enable or disable the following
permissions for the owner, group, or other users on the list.
Table 1. Basic Settings Permission
Description
Read
Allows a user to view the file or folder.
Write
Allows a user to make changes to the file or folder.
Execute
Allows a user to run a file.
Note:You can only configure file or folder permissions for owners, groups, and other accounts under basic settings.
Table 2. Advanced Settings Permission
Description
Read Only
Allows a user to view the file or folder.
Read/Write
Allows a user to view and make changes to the file or folder.
Deny
Denies any access to the file or folder.
Tip:You can click + to add users to the list and click - to remove users from the list.
- Optional: Select the access rights for guest users.
- Optional:
Specify the ownership of the
file or folder.
- Click .
- Select a user.
- Click Set.
- Optional:
Enable one or more of the
following settings.
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Only the owner can delete the contents
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Only admin can create files and folders
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Apply changes to files and subfolders
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Apply and replace all existing permissions of this folder, files, and subfolders
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- Click Apply.