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Netshare Groups

Netshare Groups

To simplify the process of assigning Network Shares to users, administrators can add Netshares to a Netshare Group and assign the group to multiple users. Once created, the Netshare Group is selectable when modifying an existing or creating a new Netshare user. When the user logs in, they can only view network shares included in that Netshare Group.

To create Netshare Groups:
  1. Go to System > Netshare Groups.
  2. Click Create New. The Netshare Group page opens.
  3. Configure the group settings:

    Group NameEnter a name for the netshare group.
    Comment(Optional) Enter a brief description of the netshare.
    NetsharesClick Select All Netshares to select all the available netshares or select each netshare individually.

  4. Click Save.
To create a Netshare admin:
  1. Go to System > Administrator.
  2. Click Create New.
  3. From the Admin Profile dropdown, select Netshare .
  4. From the Netshare Group dropdown, select the Netshare Group.
  5. Click OK.

For more information, see Administrators.

Netshare Groups

To simplify the process of assigning Network Shares to users, administrators can add Netshares to a Netshare Group and assign the group to multiple users. Once created, the Netshare Group is selectable when modifying an existing or creating a new Netshare user. When the user logs in, they can only view network shares included in that Netshare Group.

To create Netshare Groups:
  1. Go to System > Netshare Groups.
  2. Click Create New. The Netshare Group page opens.
  3. Configure the group settings:

    Group NameEnter a name for the netshare group.
    Comment(Optional) Enter a brief description of the netshare.
    NetsharesClick Select All Netshares to select all the available netshares or select each netshare individually.

  4. Click Save.
To create a Netshare admin:
  1. Go to System > Administrator.
  2. Click Create New.
  3. From the Admin Profile dropdown, select Netshare .
  4. From the Netshare Group dropdown, select the Netshare Group.
  5. Click OK.

For more information, see Administrators.