Share certain folder with other users on File Browser
November 7th, 2020, 01:15

Introduction

File Browser is the easier way to manage your files through a nice web interface.

To share a certain folder with other users, open your File Browser and then follow the steps below!


Steps

Step 1 - Login on your File Browser

Step 2 - Go to Settings from the menu on the left

Step 3 - Click the New button, to create a new user

Step 4 - Fill in the details of the new user

On the "Scope" field enter the path of the folder you want to share, without "/mnt/shared/" (e.g. media/movies)

Optionally uncheck "Delete files and directories" permission

Step 5 - Click the "Save" button at the bottom of the page

Step 6 - Share the connection details with your friend


Summary

Following those simple steps, you can share a folder with a friend. You can alter the given permissions or even remove the user at any time.