Configure Network shared folder as Protected folder on Admin Dashboard.

Configure Network folder as Protected folder on Admin Dashboard.

Protected folders are locations within the organization where protected content can be consumed. A file will not be consumable when outside of a designated protected folder. Examples include endpoint common user folders, on-prem network drives, and cloud-based document-sharing services. 

Users can add a Network folder as a Protected folder under specific user roles. Anchor will automatically assign that folder as a Protected folder for all the users that are added to the user role.

Step 1: Install Windows Server agent on Windows server (Click here for the Instructions).

Step 2: Right-click on the folder you want to protect on the server and go to DAtAnchor and click on Anchorize.

Step 3:  Copy UNC/DFS path of the folder. Open the Anchor Admin Dashboard and Navigate to the User Roles tab. 

Step 4: Find the user role under which you want to add a folder as a Protected folder. Hover over the three dots under 'Actions' and click on 'Edit'. 

Step 5: Click on the Protected folder tab.

Step 6: Click on Add protected folders.

Step 7:  Paste the UNC/DFS path of the folder. Click on the Add.

Step 8: Click "Update" to ensure changes are saved.

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