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Create Shared Folders

This procedure creates new shared folders in EmpowerID, establishing centralized storage locations with controlled access for multiple users.

Create a Shared Folder​

  1. Navigate to Resource Admin.
  2. Select Shared Folders from the resource type menu.
  3. Click the Workflows tab.
  4. Click Create a Shared Folder. Create a Shared Folder Workflow
  5. Enter search criteria and click Search. Select Computer
  6. Select the target computer by checking the box next to it.
  7. Optionally, uncheck Wait to see results to create a collaboration task in My Tasks for later completion.
  8. Click Submit.
  9. Complete the file share details: Create File Share Form
    • Is Shared: Check to make the folder available as a network share (checked by default)
    • Is Hidden: Check to hide the share from network browsing
    • Local Path: Enter the complete local path where the folder should be created
    • Share Name: Enter the network share name users will see
    • UNC Path: Automatically generated from the selected computer
    • Description: Add details about the folder's purpose
  10. Optionally, uncheck Wait to see results to create a collaboration task in My Tasks for later completion.
  11. Click Submit.

Results​

  • Shared folder is created at the specified local path
  • Folder becomes available as a network share using the configured share name
  • Users can access the folder through the UNC path or by browsing network shares
  • Folder appears in Resource Admin for ongoing management and access control configuration