Accessing Shared Files and Folders

When a file owner shares a data file or folder with another CyVerse user, the recipient receives a notification message about the shared data item and the Shared With Me folder is displayed. You can access the file either from the Notifications list or from the Shared With Me folder in the Data window.

The permissions you have for the shared item are set by the file owner who shared the data item with you. By default, permissions are set to read only. For more information, see Changing and Viewing Data Permission Levels in the DE.

1. In the Data window, click to open the Shared With Me folder.

   The Shared With Me folder is displayed only when at least one data item has been shared with you.

2. Click to open the CyVerse user's folder containing the shared item.

You also can access shared data items from the Notifications list:

1. Click at the top right of the screen.

2. Click the message about the shared item.

   You may need to click See all notifications (only visible when you have unread notifications).

   The Data window opens to the shared folder containing the data item that was shared.

Problems?

If you can't access a shared file or folder, contact the owner to verify that the item has been shared with your CyVerse username.