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Files access

This section documents how files access works for the various users with an account registered in Filesight and for users that have a valid quick share link.

Administrative users

Administrative users have access to file through the Files administration interface, that allow to edit and browse files and folder.

Viewer users

Users that are registered in Filesight as "Viewers", may access folders and files in a permanent fashion, according to their permissions groups. These users, when created by an administrator, will receive an invitation link that allows them to setup a password and logging into Filesight. After login, the public files interface will be available for the user.

If any user (even an administrator or a viewer) access Filesight via a Quickshare link, the public files browsing interface, restricted to the folder shared in the link, will be available for the user.

Public files browsing interface

Filesight allows browsing files with an intuitive interface that allows to navigate visible folders and shows files contained in the current folder. By clicking each file, a specific dialog will be shown, with:

  • the file preview, if available for the current file format
  • file metadata (name, size and description if provided)
  • a download button to save the file locally