# Folder Permissions

Folder Permissions in an important feature that allows users to set and control who can set asset permissions at a folder level.

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**Why do we need Folder Permission?**

* ***Data security:** Prevent unauthorized access to important files.*
* ***Access management:** Allow users to have different access rights according to their roles and tasks.*
* ***Sensitive data protection:** Prevent important files from being accidentally modified or deleted.*
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### How to set up Folder Permissions

The process for setting [Asset Permissions](/assets/assets-permission.md) on all assets inside a folder is:

1. **Switch the Library to Folder View or Tree View** by clicking the View Mode Button (top right corner of the Library)

<figure><img src="/files/qSRq8XobnMvvdsAMgXYl" alt=""><figcaption><p>Switch to Library view mode</p></figcaption></figure>

2. **Open the Folder Actions** dialog box: Right-click on the folder you want to set access rights to and Select "**Edit Permission**".

<figure><img src="/files/HgEP2LS7EY9UJZgMiOsN" alt=""><figcaption><p>Open the Folder Action menu</p></figcaption></figure>

3. **Set permissions**: Select User/Group and corresponding permissions&#x20;

All permission tiers grant viewing permissions for the folder. Here’s a breakdown of the additional permissions each tier provides:&#x20;

* **Can View:** Users can view the asset and its versions.&#x20;
* **Can Share**: Users can share the asset with others.&#x20;
* **Can Edit:** Users can make changes to the asset.&#x20;
* **Add Versions:** Users can add new versions to the asset.&#x20;
* **Full Access:** Users have all permissions, including viewing, sharing, editing, and adding versions.

<figure><img src="/files/XYd8ZajCRWIrMXv41jhM" alt=""><figcaption><p>Set permission</p></figcaption></figure>

4\. Click “**Add**” to add permissions to the User/Group Apply and click “**Submit**” to apply.

<figure><img src="/files/Fso6A84mjqsvDjh66oSk" alt=""><figcaption><p>Add Foler Permission</p></figcaption></figure>

👉 For example, Human Resources can create a folder containing employee records, allowing only the human resources department and management to access or Share Project can create a folder to share the project with collaborators, allowing only them to view and edit files related to that folder.

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* ***Inheritance:** The access rights of the parent folder can be inherited by the child folders.*
* ***Group:** You can create user groups to manage access rights more easily.*
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By using Folder Permission effectively, you can protect your data from unauthorized access and enhance the security of your system.


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