Share Files from Local File System with External Users
In the absence of file storage services, a local file system can also be used as a storage service with NirvaShare and easily share the same with external users. With NirvaShare, it is simple to configure and share files securely with granular access control using simple to advanced authentication such as SSO and MFA. This document is focused on sharing files from local file system using a simple form based authentication.
Installation
In order to be able to share files securely using NirvaShare, you should initially install the software in your system environment either manually or from market place, the links for which are given below.
Storage Configuration
The next step involves configuring storage which can be performed using the following link.
Login Profile for Form Based Authentication
In order to share files securely, in this step we provide information on creating a simple Form based Login Profile using which you can share file/folder with password protection. The following link will help you to do the same.
Shares
At this instance, we can start sharing files/folders. To do this, we have to create a folder Share and enable Form based authentication. Refer to the document below to create a new Share from Storage. While performing a Share, please select the login profile you created in the above section. The same login profile can be utilized to create multiple shares as well.
Verification
- Copy the Shareable Link from the Shares in NirvaShare Admin Console.
- Open the link in a browser tab. This will redirect to Form based authentication login profile.
- After authentication, you will be able to access Shares assigned to the login profile.