¶ How to Create a New Folder
- Log into HexOS deck
- Move to the Folders section in the side menu
- Select the New Folder button
This will bring up the Create Folder dialogue
¶ General
¶ Folder Name
- Select a folder name.
Note: Folder name cannot be modified after folder creation.
¶ Location
- Select the pool where you would like your folder to be in.
- If you only have one pool then it will automatically be selected for you.
Note: Folder location cannot be modified after folder creation.
¶ Access (optional)
In the Access section you can select which users have access to this folder and which permissions they are granted. This is covered in more detail in the Folder Permissions section.
In this example a user has been selected and given permission only to view the files.
¶ Options
¶ Folder storage limit (optional)
In this section you can set a maximum amount of disk space the folder may use. This helps manage disk usage when multiple people or applications share your server.
¶ Backup (optional)
You can Enable Time Machine by selecting the checkbox. Enabling this feature sets up the folder with the proper configuration for Apple's Time Machine backup system.
¶ Encryption (optional)
You can optionally enable encryption on folders you create. Read about encrypted folders here.
- The passphrase must be at least 8 characters long.
- Encryption is required for backing up a folder to another server.
- Data from encrypted folders cannot be recovered if the passphrase is lost.
Important: Encryption can only be enabled during folder creation and cannot be disabled once the folder is created, nor can the passphrase be changed.
¶ Finalizing New Folder Creation
After configuring all fo the folder settings you will see the overview of your choices.
If you wish to adjust any settings, select the back button and edit the settings. When you are ready select Create and the folder will be created. When a folder is created you will see it on the Folders screen.
¶ Editing folder settings
To edit the settings of a folder go to the Folders screen and select the folder you wish to edit.
Then select Edit
Folders cannot be renamed and encryption settings can’t be modified after folder creation.
The edit dialogue shows you what may be edited.
In this example, a new user has been added and the folder permissions are set to allow the new user to view the Recipes folder.