Users

Administrators can manage file and folder access for both individual users and groups to control who can perform actions within a site. These permissions govern what users can see and do within their assigned directories, helping ensure a secure and structured environment.

User Home Directories

Each user is assigned a Home Directory, which acts as their virtual root on the system. Users can only interact with files and folders located within their home directory. It is not possible to grant access to files or folders outside a user’s home directory.

Managing Access

Access can be assigned at both the user and group levels. However, the system follows a clear precedence rule:

• User-level access always overrides group-level access. If a user has specific access to a folder, that access remains in effect even if their group has different access settings for the same folder.

When a user belongs to multiple groups with conflicting access to a folder, the system will apply the access from the most recently assigned group.

This behavior helps resolve ambiguity but should be used carefully when managing complex group structures.

Standard File Operations Matrix

In order to perform standard file operations, the user must have specific rights, either from their user permissions or through access.

Action	Required Rights
See items in a folder	List Contents
Download	List Contents, Download
Create a new folder	Upload
Upload a file	Upload
Overwrite a file	Upload
Rename an item	Upload, Delete
Move or Copy	List Contents, Download, Upload
Delete a file or folder	Delete