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Device permissions

Device permissions control which file operations are allowed on a specified path. Each entry includes a path, notes, and operation permissions, with an option to apply to children.

Device permissions overview

Page layout (screenshot numbers)​

  1. Search button: opens Search permissions to search by path or notes.
  2. Permission entry: shows the path, notes, and enabled permissions.
  3. Delete button: deletes the entry after a bottom confirmation prompt.
  4. Edit button: opens Edit permission to change its path and notes.
  5. Permission controls: enable or disable operations for the path.
  6. Add button: opens New permission.

Permission definitions​

  • Path: the directory to which the permission applies, such as bookmark, rootPaths, or /.
  • Notes: the purpose of the entry.
  • Apply to children: applies the permission to files and folders under the path as well.
  • Read: allows reading files or listing directory contents.
  • Write: allows creating or modifying file contents.
  • Delete: allows deleting files or folders.
  • Rename: allows changing file or folder names.

Green buttons are enabled. Outlined buttons are disabled.

Operations​

1. Search permissions​

  1. Select the search button (overview number 1).
  2. Enter a keyword in Path or notes.
  3. Select Search for matching permissions, or Reset to clear the conditions.

Search permissions

2. Add a permission​

  1. Select Add (overview number 6).
  2. Enter a directory in Path, or choose one with the folder button on the left. The right-hand close button clears the path.
  3. Add Notes if needed.
  4. Select Save to create it, or Cancel to discard the operation.

Add a permission

3. Edit a permission​

  1. Select the edit button (overview number 4).
  2. Change its Path or Notes. Close buttons beside the inputs clear their contents.
  3. Select Save to apply, or Cancel to discard changes.

Edit a permission

4. Enable or disable operations​

  1. Find the permission entry to configure.
  2. Select a permission button (overview number 5), such as Read, Write, Delete, or Rename.
  3. A green button means the operation is enabled. Select it again to disable it.

5. Delete a permission​

  1. Select the delete button (overview number 3).
  2. Check the path in the bottom confirmation.
  3. Select Delete to confirm, or close the prompt on the right to cancel.

Permission deletion confirmation

Recommendations​

  • Enable only necessary operations for paths that actually need access.
  • The root path / provides the broadest scope; assign it only to an administrator role.
  • Use notes to explain permissions for searching and future maintenance.
  • Device roles: combine path permissions into roles, then assign them to devices.