Group Folders¶
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A Group Folder is a shared directory where a project team — BSC staff and external collaborators — can store and manage files together.
Typical use cases: project documentation, dataset sharing, collaborative writing.
Who can join?
- Internal collaborators — any B2DROP user at BSC
- External collaborators — invited via DMHub or email
Creating a Group Folder¶
- Specify the group name and list initial members.
Adding Members to an Existing Group¶
- Select your group and add internal or external collaborators.
Quota Management¶
Different projects have different storage needs. If your group folder requires more space, you can request a quota increase.
- Provide the group folder path and the new quota needed.
Permissions¶
As a Group Admin, you automatically have Read / Write / Create / Delete / Share rights on your group folder.
For more granular control — such as restricting specific users or subfolders — you can enable Advanced Permissions. See Managing Permissions for the full guide.
Inheritance Rules¶
Permissions follow a top-down model. Subfolders and files inherit from their parent unless a custom rule overrides them.
| Scenario | Result |
|---|---|
| No permission set on a folder | Inherits from parent folder |
| Allow and Deny set at different levels | Allow overrides Deny |
| Deny on parent, no child override | Access blocked for all subfolders and files |
| Deny on parent, explicit Allow on child | Child item remains accessible |