¶ How to create a new user
If you want to share selected folders or files with someone who has access to your network, you can do this by adding a new user in HexOS.
- You can choose the folders each user can access.
- You can choose if users are allowed to view files or edit them as well.
- Users cannot access any other part of your server they aren't given access to.
- Users created here are unable to view HexOS Deck or access applications
¶ Adding a new user
- Open HexOS deck
- Go to the Folders screen
- Click Add new under the Users section.
Info: The admin account doesn't show up in this list of users
Add new button under Users
- Choose a Username and Password
- Click Add account
Username and password fields
The user will then appear in the deck under the Users section of the Folders screen. This might take a few moments.
New user in the Users section
¶ Changing the password of a user
You can change the username or set a new password for an existing user.
- Open HexOS deck
- Go to the Folders screen
- Click the user you wish to edit
Selecting a user to edit
Click the Edit button
Edit button
- Change the username and set a new password if desired
- Click Update account when you are finished.
Update account dialogue
¶ How can a user access folders
When you create or edit a folder you can choose which users may access the contents and what permissions they have.
You can read about the Access settings on the create a new folder page here.
The user will need to set up access to the folders on their computer or phone as described in the how to access folders guide.
Their device will prompt them for the username and password when they try to access a private folder. They will be able to see other folders and the folder names but the user will only be able to access the folders they have been granted permission to access.