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Who really has access to your data? (And how do you keep it that way?)

  • February 6, 2026
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Kaveri

Whether you’re a seasoned Administrator or a new Power User, this article centralizes the ultimate guides for mastering Egnyte—with a major focus on our most-asked-about topic: Folder Permissions.

 

From understanding permission inheritance to managing external collaborators, these resources are designed to help you build a secure and scalable environment.

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Permissions are rarely "set it and forget it." We want to hear from the experts in the community:

  • Inheritance vs. Manual Overrides: Do you prefer keeping inheritance "on" for simplicity, or do you frequently use non-inherited folders for extra security?

  • The "Viewer-Only" Trap: Have you ever had a situation where a user had more (or less) access than you intended? How did you troubleshoot it?

  • Pro-Tip: What is one "golden rule" you follow when setting up a new folder structure for a department?

Drop your thoughts and tips in the comments below!