Access Control

Control who can view and edit your files with granular permissions.

The Files app provides granular control over who can view and edit files.

Visibility Modes

Mode	Description
Private	Only the owner can access
Custom	Shared with specific people, teams, or organizations
Inherit	Uses the same permissions as the parent folder

Changing File Visibility

1. Right-click on a file and select Set Visibility on File (or Set Default Visibility for folders)
2. Or click the ... menu on the file row and select the visibility option
3. In the Access Control modal, choose who should have access
4. Add members, teams, or organizations with the appropriate access level

Permission Levels

When sharing with Custom visibility:

Level	Capabilities
Owner	Full control including sharing and deletion
Editor	Can view, edit, and comment
Viewer	Read-only access

Folder Permission Inheritance

Files inside folders can inherit permissions from their parent:

• Set visibility on a folder to control all contents
• Child files with "Inherit" visibility automatically follow parent permissions
• Override inheritance by setting explicit visibility on individual files

Sharing Files

To share a file with specific users:

1. Right-click on the file or click the ... menu
2. Select Set Visibility on File
3. In the Access Control modal, add members, teams, or organizations
4. Set the appropriate access level for each
5. Click Save to apply changes

Best Practices

• Use folder-level permissions for consistent access control
• Set sensitive files to Private by default
• Use teams and organizations for group sharing
• Review access periodically to maintain security

Next Steps

• Working with Folders - Organize files in folders
• Tips for Success - Permission best practices